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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.67, 2,171.66 and 570.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.67, 2,171.66 and 570.13 is: 855.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.67 : 2,171.66 = 570.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.67/2,171.66 = 570.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.67x = 2,171.66 × 570.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.67x = 1,238,120.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,120.24/1,447.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.25

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