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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.01, 2,170.49 and 351.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.01, 2,170.49 and 351.38 is: 527.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.01 : 2,170.49 = 351.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.01/2,170.49 = 351.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.01x = 2,170.49 × 351.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.01x = 762,665.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,665.02/1,447.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.06

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