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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.92, 2,231.85 and 447.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.92, 2,231.85 and 447.93 is: 671.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.92 : 2,231.85 = 447.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.92/2,231.85 = 447.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.92x = 2,231.85 × 447.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.92x = 999,712.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,712.57/1,487.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.89

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