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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.60, 2,231.51 and 447.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.60, 2,231.51 and 447.53 is: 671.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.60 : 2,231.51 = 447.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.60/2,231.51 = 447.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.60x = 2,231.51 × 447.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.60x = 998,654.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,654.28/1,487.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.32

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