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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.89, 2,172.81 and 626.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.89, 2,172.81 and 626.25 is: 939.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.89 : 2,172.81 = 626.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.89/2,172.81 = 626.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.89x = 2,172.81 × 626.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.89x = 1,360,717.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,717.01/1,447.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.79

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