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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.46, 1,827.00 and 447.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.46, 1,827.00 and 447.96 is: 672.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.46 : 1,827.00 = 447.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.46/1,827.00 = 447.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.46x = 1,827.00 × 447.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.46x = 818,427.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,427.19/1,217.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.24

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