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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.51, 1,996.97 and 887.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.51, 1,996.97 and 887.01 is: 1,223.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.51 : 1,996.97 = 887.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.51/1,996.97 = 887.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.51x = 1,996.97 × 887.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.51x = 1,771,332.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,332.36/1,447.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.71

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