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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.62, 2,172.38 and 582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.62, 2,172.38 and 582 is: 873.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.62 : 2,172.38 = 582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.62/2,172.38 = 582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.62x = 2,172.38 × 582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.62x = 1,264,322.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,322.25/1,447.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.38

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