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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.62, 1,997.25 and 887.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.62, 1,997.25 and 887.51 is: 1,224.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.62 : 1,997.25 = 887.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.62/1,997.25 = 887.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.62x = 1,997.25 × 887.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.62x = 1,772,569.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,569.36/1,447.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.47

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