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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.98, 1,997.76 and 1,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.98, 1,997.76 and 1,093.80 is: 1,509.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.98 : 1,997.76 = 1,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.98/1,997.76 = 1,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.98x = 1,997.76 × 1,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.98x = 2,185,161.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,161.48/1,447.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.11

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