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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.84, 2,171.30 and 473.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.84, 2,171.30 and 473.71 is: 710.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.84 : 2,171.30 = 473.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.84/2,171.30 = 473.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.84x = 2,171.30 × 473.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.84x = 1,028,566.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,566.52/1,447.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.41

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