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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.55, 2,169.77 and 626.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.55, 2,169.77 and 626.21 is: 938.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.55 : 2,169.77 = 626.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.55/2,169.77 = 626.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.55x = 2,169.77 × 626.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.55x = 1,358,731.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,731.67/1,447.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.64

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