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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.12, 2,164.70 and 347.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.12, 2,164.70 and 347.49 is: 521.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.12 : 2,164.70 = 347.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.12/2,164.70 = 347.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.12x = 2,164.70 × 347.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.12x = 752,209.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,209.87/1,443.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.24

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