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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.73, 1,997.21 and 981.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.73, 1,997.21 and 981.17 is: 1,353.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.73 : 1,997.21 = 981.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.73/1,997.21 = 981.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.73x = 1,997.21 × 981.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.73x = 1,959,587.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,587.64/1,447.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.56

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