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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.83, 2,171.70 and 407.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.83, 2,171.70 and 407.90 is: 611.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.83 : 2,171.70 = 407.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.83/2,171.70 = 407.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.83x = 2,171.70 × 407.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.83x = 885,841.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,841.86/1,447.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.84

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