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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.21, 2,171.16 and 473.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.21, 2,171.16 and 473.31 is: 710.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.21 : 2,171.16 = 473.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.21/2,171.16 = 473.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.21x = 2,171.16 × 473.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.21x = 1,027,631.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,631.74/1,447.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.08

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