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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.32, 2,231.28 and 447.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.32, 2,231.28 and 447.28 is: 671.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.32 : 2,231.28 = 447.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.32/2,231.28 = 447.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.32x = 2,231.28 × 447.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.32x = 998,004.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,004.80/1,487.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.01

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