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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.03, 1,996.80 and 817.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.03, 1,996.80 and 817.36 is: 1,127.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.03 : 1,996.80 = 817.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.03/1,996.80 = 817.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.03x = 1,996.80 × 817.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.03x = 1,632,104.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,104.45/1,447.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.90

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