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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.06, 1,997.04 and 1,251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.06, 1,997.04 and 1,251.04 is: 1,726.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.06 : 1,997.04 = 1,251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.06/1,997.04 = 1,251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.06x = 1,997.04 × 1,251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.06x = 2,498,376.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,376.92/1,447.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.52

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