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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.55, 2,171.10 and 832.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.55, 2,171.10 and 832.53 is: 1,247.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.55 : 2,171.10 = 832.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.55/2,171.10 = 832.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.55x = 2,171.10 × 832.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.55x = 1,807,505.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,505.88/1,448.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.80

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