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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.41, 2,171.12 and 351.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.41, 2,171.12 and 351.77 is: 527.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.41 : 2,171.12 = 351.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.41/2,171.12 = 351.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.41x = 2,171.12 × 351.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.41x = 763,734.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,734.88/1,447.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.66

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