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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.13, 2,170.97 and 473.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.13, 2,170.97 and 473.29 is: 710.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.13 : 2,170.97 = 473.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.13/2,170.97 = 473.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.13x = 2,170.97 × 473.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.13x = 1,027,485.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,485.17/1,447.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.02

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