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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.71, 2,171.54 and 352.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.71, 2,171.54 and 352.03 is: 528.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.71 : 2,171.54 = 352.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.71/2,171.54 = 352.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.71x = 2,171.54 × 352.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.71x = 764,447.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,447.23/1,447.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.04

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