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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.52, 2,171.44 and 797.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.52, 2,171.44 and 797.92 is: 1,196.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.52 : 2,171.44 = 797.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.52/2,171.44 = 797.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.52x = 2,171.44 × 797.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.52x = 1,732,635.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,635.40/1,447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.97

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