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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447, 1,996.74 and 817.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447, 1,996.74 and 817.68 is: 1,128.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447 : 1,996.74 = 817.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447/1,996.74 = 817.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447x = 1,996.74 × 817.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447x = 1,632,694.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,694.36/1,447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.33

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