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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.31, 2,171.57 and 927.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.31, 2,171.57 and 927.59 is: 1,391.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.31 : 2,171.57 = 927.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.31/2,171.57 = 927.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.31x = 2,171.57 × 927.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.31x = 2,014,335.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,335.97/1,447.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.78

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