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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.94, 2,172.27 and 421.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.94, 2,172.27 and 421.94 is: 633.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.94 : 2,172.27 = 421.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.94/2,172.27 = 421.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.94x = 2,172.27 × 421.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.94x = 916,567.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,567.60/1,447.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.01

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