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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.10, 2,169.74 and 952.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.10, 2,169.74 and 952.98 is: 1,428.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.10 : 2,169.74 = 952.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.10/2,169.74 = 952.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.10x = 2,169.74 × 952.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.10x = 2,067,709.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,709.50/1,447.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.86

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