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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.83, 2,169.23 and 753.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.83, 2,169.23 and 753.44 is: 1,128.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.83 : 2,169.23 = 753.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.83/2,169.23 = 753.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.83x = 2,169.23 × 753.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.83x = 1,634,370.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,370.04/1,447.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.84

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