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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.64, 1,997.49 and 858.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.64, 1,997.49 and 858.32 is: 1,184.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.64 : 1,997.49 = 858.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.64/1,997.49 = 858.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.64x = 1,997.49 × 858.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.64x = 1,714,485.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,485.62/1,447.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.33

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