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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.82, 2,170.17 and 581.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.82, 2,170.17 and 581.90 is: 872.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.82 : 2,170.17 = 581.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.82/2,170.17 = 581.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.82x = 2,170.17 × 581.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.82x = 1,262,821.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,821.92/1,447.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.22

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