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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447, 2,170.50 and 473.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447, 2,170.50 and 473.17 is: 709.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447 : 2,170.50 = 473.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447/2,170.50 = 473.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447x = 2,170.50 × 473.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447x = 1,027,015.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,015.49/1,447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.76

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