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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.61, 1,998.69 and 924.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.61, 1,998.69 and 924.35 is: 1,276.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.61 : 1,998.69 = 924.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.61/1,998.69 = 924.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.61x = 1,998.69 × 924.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.61x = 1,847,489.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,489.10/1,447.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.23

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