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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.06, 2,167.71 and 932.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.06, 2,167.71 and 932.50 is: 1,396.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.06 : 2,167.71 = 932.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.06/2,167.71 = 932.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.06x = 2,167.71 × 932.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.06x = 2,021,389.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,389.58/1,447.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.89

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