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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.52, 2,171.12 and 626.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.52, 2,171.12 and 626.56 is: 939.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.52 : 2,171.12 = 626.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.52/2,171.12 = 626.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.52x = 2,171.12 × 626.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.52x = 1,360,336.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,336.95/1,447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.77

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