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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.88, 2,171.58 and 408.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.88, 2,171.58 and 408.04 is: 611.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.88 : 2,171.58 = 408.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.88/2,171.58 = 408.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.88x = 2,171.58 × 408.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.88x = 886,091.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,091.50/1,447.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.99

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