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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.89, 2,169.50 and 753.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.89, 2,169.50 and 753.52 is: 1,129.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.89 : 2,169.50 = 753.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.89/2,169.50 = 753.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.89x = 2,169.50 × 753.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.89x = 1,634,747.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,747.02/1,447.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.06

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