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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.02, 1,720.68 and 416.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.02, 1,720.68 and 416.94 is: 625.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.02 : 1,720.68 = 416.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.02/1,720.68 = 416.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.02x = 1,720.68 × 416.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.02x = 717,409.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,409.63/1,147.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.46

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