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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.68, 2,171.52 and 752.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.68, 2,171.52 and 752.64 is: 1,128.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.68 : 2,171.52 = 752.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.68/2,171.52 = 752.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.68x = 2,171.52 × 752.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.68x = 1,634,372.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,372.81/1,447.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.96

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