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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447, 2,170.51 and 351.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447, 2,170.51 and 351.37 is: 527.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447 : 2,170.51 = 351.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447/2,170.51 = 351.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447x = 2,170.51 × 351.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447x = 762,652.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,652.10/1,447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.06

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