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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.49, 2,231.60 and 447.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.49, 2,231.60 and 447.51 is: 671.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.49 : 2,231.60 = 447.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.49/2,231.60 = 447.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.49x = 2,231.60 × 447.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.49x = 998,664.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,664.43/1,487.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.38

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