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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.51, 2,171.69 and 581.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.51, 2,171.69 and 581.77 is: 872.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.51 : 2,171.69 = 581.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.51/2,171.69 = 581.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.51x = 2,171.69 × 581.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.51x = 1,263,421.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,421.18/1,447.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.82

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