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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.89, 2,231.82 and 447.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.89, 2,231.82 and 447.89 is: 671.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.89 : 2,231.82 = 447.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.89/2,231.82 = 447.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.89x = 2,231.82 × 447.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.89x = 999,598.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,598.70/1,487.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.82

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