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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.47, 1,997.36 and 818.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.47, 1,997.36 and 818.07 is: 1,128.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.47 : 1,997.36 = 818.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.47/1,997.36 = 818.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.47x = 1,997.36 × 818.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.47x = 1,633,971.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,971.78/1,447.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.85

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