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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.62, 2,171.34 and 625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.62, 2,171.34 and 625.32 is: 937.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.62 : 2,171.34 = 625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.62/2,171.34 = 625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.62x = 2,171.34 × 625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.62x = 1,357,782.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,782.33/1,447.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.94

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