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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.17, 1,996.64 and 887.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.17, 1,996.64 and 887.37 is: 1,224.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.17 : 1,996.64 = 887.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.17/1,996.64 = 887.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.17x = 1,996.64 × 887.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.17x = 1,771,754.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,754.00/1,447.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.29

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