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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.96, 2,172 and 407.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.96, 2,172 and 407.98 is: 611.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.96 : 2,172 = 407.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.96/2,172 = 407.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.96x = 2,172 × 407.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.96x = 886,132.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,132.56/1,447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.99

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