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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.45, 2,168.71 and 1,034.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.45, 2,168.71 and 1,034.48 is: 1,549.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.45 : 2,168.71 = 1,034.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.45/2,168.71 = 1,034.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.45x = 2,168.71 × 1,034.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.45x = 2,243,487.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,487.12/1,447.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.96

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