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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.80, 1,996.80 and 1,326.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.80, 1,996.80 and 1,326.30 is: 1,829.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.80 : 1,996.80 = 1,326.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.80/1,996.80 = 1,326.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.80x = 1,996.80 × 1,326.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.80x = 2,648,355.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,355.84/1,447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.23

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