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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.83, 1,997.54 and 924.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.83, 1,997.54 and 924.03 is: 1,274.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.83 : 1,997.54 = 924.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.83/1,997.54 = 924.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.83x = 1,997.54 × 924.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.83x = 1,845,782.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,782.27/1,447.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.86

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