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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.08, 2,171.50 and 581.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.08, 2,171.50 and 581.24 is: 872.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.08 : 2,171.50 = 581.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.08/2,171.50 = 581.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.08x = 2,171.50 × 581.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.08x = 1,262,162.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,162.66/1,447.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.21

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