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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.91, 2,171.79 and 473.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.91, 2,171.79 and 473.88 is: 710.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.91 : 2,171.79 = 473.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.91/2,171.79 = 473.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.91x = 2,171.79 × 473.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.91x = 1,029,167.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,167.85/1,447.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.80

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