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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.68, 2,168.79 and 861.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.68, 2,168.79 and 861.45 is: 1,290.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.68 : 2,168.79 = 861.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.68/2,168.79 = 861.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.68x = 2,168.79 × 861.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.68x = 1,868,304.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,304.15/1,447.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.55

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