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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.87, 2,171.76 and 697.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.87, 2,171.76 and 697.21 is: 1,045.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.87 : 2,171.76 = 697.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.87/2,171.76 = 697.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.87x = 2,171.76 × 697.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.87x = 1,514,161.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,161.93/1,447.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.79

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