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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.13, 1,997.06 and 858.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.13, 1,997.06 and 858.06 is: 1,184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.13 : 1,997.06 = 858.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.13/1,997.06 = 858.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.13x = 1,997.06 × 858.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.13x = 1,713,593.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,593.01/1,447.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.13

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