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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.80, 2,171.22 and 798.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.80, 2,171.22 and 798.06 is: 1,196.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.80 : 2,171.22 = 798.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.80/2,171.22 = 798.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.80x = 2,171.22 × 798.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.80x = 1,732,763.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,763.83/1,447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.83

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