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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.13, 1,996.14 and 857.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.13, 1,996.14 and 857.25 is: 1,182.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.13 : 1,996.14 = 857.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.13/1,996.14 = 857.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.13x = 1,996.14 × 857.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.13x = 1,711,194.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,194.23/1,447.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.47

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