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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.36, 1,997.46 and 858.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.36, 1,997.46 and 858.08 is: 1,184.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.36 : 1,997.46 = 858.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.36/1,997.46 = 858.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.36x = 1,997.46 × 858.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.36x = 1,713,980.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,980.48/1,447.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.21

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