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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.34, 2,165.97 and 1,184.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.34, 2,165.97 and 1,184.30 is: 1,772.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.34 : 2,165.97 = 1,184.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.34/2,165.97 = 1,184.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.34x = 2,165.97 × 1,184.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.34x = 2,565,158.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,158.27/1,447.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.33

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