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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.13, 1,826.50 and 447.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.13, 1,826.50 and 447.63 is: 671.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.13 : 1,826.50 = 447.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.13/1,826.50 = 447.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.13x = 1,826.50 × 447.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.13x = 817,596.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,596.20/1,217.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.74

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