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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.67, 2,171.18 and 407.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.67, 2,171.18 and 407.78 is: 611.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.67 : 2,171.18 = 407.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.67/2,171.18 = 407.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.67x = 2,171.18 × 407.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.67x = 885,363.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,363.78/1,447.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.58

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