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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.08, 1,994.93 and 1,027.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.08, 1,994.93 and 1,027.29 is: 1,416.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.08 : 1,994.93 = 1,027.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.08/1,994.93 = 1,027.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.08x = 1,994.93 × 1,027.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.08x = 2,049,366.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,366.50/1,447.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.21

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