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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.98, 2,168.72 and 1,122.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.98, 2,168.72 and 1,122.36 is: 1,681.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.98 : 2,168.72 = 1,122.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.98/2,168.72 = 1,122.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.98x = 2,168.72 × 1,122.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.98x = 2,434,084.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,084.58/1,447.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.02

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