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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.27, 2,169.65 and 1,202.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.27, 2,169.65 and 1,202.51 is: 1,802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.27 : 2,169.65 = 1,202.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.27/2,169.65 = 1,202.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.27x = 2,169.65 × 1,202.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.27x = 2,609,034.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609,034.25/1,447.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.73

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