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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.01, 2,230.55 and 447.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.01, 2,230.55 and 447.04 is: 670.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.01 : 2,230.55 = 447.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.01/2,230.55 = 447.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.01x = 2,230.55 × 447.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.01x = 997,145.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,145.07/1,487.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.57

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