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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.33, 2,171.02 and 407.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.33, 2,171.02 and 407.37 is: 611.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.33 : 2,171.02 = 407.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.33/2,171.02 = 407.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.33x = 2,171.02 × 407.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.33x = 884,399.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,399.32/1,447.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.06

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