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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.99, 2,168.03 and 1,055.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.99, 2,168.03 and 1,055.95 is: 1,581.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.99 : 2,168.03 = 1,055.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.99/2,168.03 = 1,055.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.99x = 2,168.03 × 1,055.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.99x = 2,289,328.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,328.50/1,447.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.04

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