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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.16, 2,170.67 and 1,007.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.16, 2,170.67 and 1,007.12 is: 1,510.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.16 : 2,170.67 = 1,007.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.16/2,170.67 = 1,007.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.16x = 2,170.67 × 1,007.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.16x = 2,186,125.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,186,125.56/1,447.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.64

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