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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.56, 2,920.25 and 648.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.56, 2,920.25 and 648.32 is: 972.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.56 : 2,920.25 = 648.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.56/2,920.25 = 648.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.56x = 2,920.25 × 648.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.56x = 1,893,243.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,243.50/1,947.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.11

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