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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.85, 2,171.31 and 407.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.85, 2,171.31 and 407.79 is: 611.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.85 : 2,171.31 = 407.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.85/2,171.31 = 407.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.85x = 2,171.31 × 407.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.85x = 885,438.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,438.50/1,447.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.56

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