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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.85, 2,231.88 and 447.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.85, 2,231.88 and 447.77 is: 671.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.85 : 2,231.88 = 447.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.85/2,231.88 = 447.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.85x = 2,231.88 × 447.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.85x = 999,368.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,368.91/1,487.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.69

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