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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.39, 1,997.28 and 817.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.39, 1,997.28 and 817.97 is: 1,128.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.39 : 1,997.28 = 817.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.39/1,997.28 = 817.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.39x = 1,997.28 × 817.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.39x = 1,633,709.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,709.56/1,447.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.73

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