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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.55, 1,997.62 and 784.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.55, 1,997.62 and 784.40 is: 1,082.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.55 : 1,997.62 = 784.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.55/1,997.62 = 784.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.55x = 1,997.62 × 784.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.55x = 1,566,933.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,933.13/1,447.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.47

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