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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.54, 2,171.04 and 407.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.54, 2,171.04 and 407.28 is: 610.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.54 : 2,171.04 = 407.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.54/2,171.04 = 407.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.54x = 2,171.04 × 407.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.54x = 884,221.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,221.17/1,447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.85

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