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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.88, 2,172.23 and 1,230.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.88, 2,172.23 and 1,230.05 is: 1,845.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.88 : 2,172.23 = 1,230.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.88/2,172.23 = 1,230.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.88x = 2,172.23 × 1,230.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.88x = 2,671,934.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,934.50/1,447.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.41

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