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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.17, 2,170.76 and 351.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.17, 2,170.76 and 351.53 is: 527.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.17 : 2,170.76 = 351.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.17/2,170.76 = 351.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.17x = 2,170.76 × 351.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.17x = 763,085.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,085.68/1,447.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.29

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