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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.71, 1,987.25 and 447.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.71, 1,987.25 and 447.46 is: 671.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.71 : 1,987.25 = 447.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.71/1,987.25 = 447.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.71x = 1,987.25 × 447.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.71x = 889,218.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,218.73/1,324.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.26

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