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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.44, 1,996.80 and 857.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.44, 1,996.80 and 857.52 is: 1,182.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.44 : 1,996.80 = 857.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.44/1,996.80 = 857.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.44x = 1,996.80 × 857.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.44x = 1,712,295.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,295.94/1,447.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.98

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