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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.31, 1,997.28 and 784.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.31, 1,997.28 and 784.15 is: 1,082.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.31 : 1,997.28 = 784.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.31/1,997.28 = 784.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.31x = 1,997.28 × 784.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.31x = 1,566,162.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,162.12/1,447.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.12

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