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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.76, 2,170.82 and 625.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.76, 2,170.82 and 625.37 is: 937.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.76 : 2,170.82 = 625.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.76/2,170.82 = 625.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.76x = 2,170.82 × 625.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.76x = 1,357,556.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,556.41/1,447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.69

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