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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.23, 2,170.78 and 1,007.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.23, 2,170.78 and 1,007.18 is: 1,510.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.23 : 2,170.78 = 1,007.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.23/2,170.78 = 1,007.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.23x = 2,170.78 × 1,007.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.23x = 2,186,369.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,186,369.11/1,447.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.73

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