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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.15, 1,998.21 and 1,336.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.15, 1,998.21 and 1,336.58 is: 1,845.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.15 : 1,998.21 = 1,336.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.15/1,998.21 = 1,336.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.15x = 1,998.21 × 1,336.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.15x = 2,670,767.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670,767.52/1,447.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.54

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