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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.27, 2,171.18 and 581.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.27, 2,171.18 and 581.65 is: 872.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.27 : 2,171.18 = 581.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.27/2,171.18 = 581.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.27x = 2,171.18 × 581.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.27x = 1,262,866.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,866.85/1,447.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.59

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