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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.65, 2,171.37 and 407.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.65, 2,171.37 and 407.63 is: 611.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.65 : 2,171.37 = 407.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.65/2,171.37 = 407.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.65x = 2,171.37 × 407.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.65x = 885,104.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,104.70/1,447.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.41

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