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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.07, 2,169.99 and 472.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.07, 2,169.99 and 472.64 is: 708.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.07 : 2,169.99 = 472.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.07/2,169.99 = 472.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.07x = 2,169.99 × 472.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.07x = 1,025,613.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,613.22/1,447.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.75

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