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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.76, 2,159.98 and 1,264.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.76, 2,159.98 and 1,264.88 is: 1,887.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.76 : 2,159.98 = 1,264.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.76/2,159.98 = 1,264.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.76x = 2,159.98 × 1,264.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.76x = 2,732,115.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,115.50/1,447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.13

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