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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.38, 1,995.57 and 1,075.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.38, 1,995.57 and 1,075.32 is: 1,482.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.38 : 1,995.57 = 1,075.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.38/1,995.57 = 1,075.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.38x = 1,995.57 × 1,075.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.38x = 2,145,876.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,876.33/1,447.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.59

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