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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.69, 2,171.53 and 352.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.69, 2,171.53 and 352.04 is: 528.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.69 : 2,171.53 = 352.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.69/2,171.53 = 352.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.69x = 2,171.53 × 352.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.69x = 764,471.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,471.73/1,447.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.06

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