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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.11, 1,996.50 and 857.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.11, 1,996.50 and 857.52 is: 1,183.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.11 : 1,996.50 = 857.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.11/1,996.50 = 857.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.11x = 1,996.50 × 857.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.11x = 1,712,038.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,038.68/1,447.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.07

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