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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.81, 2,172.09 and 510.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.81, 2,172.09 and 510.99 is: 766.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.81 : 2,172.09 = 510.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.81/2,172.09 = 510.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.81x = 2,172.09 × 510.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.81x = 1,109,916.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,916.27/1,447.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.62

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