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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.35, 1,997.35 and 817.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.35, 1,997.35 and 817.88 is: 1,128.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.35 : 1,997.35 = 817.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.35/1,997.35 = 817.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.35x = 1,997.35 × 817.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.35x = 1,633,594.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,594.12/1,447.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.68

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