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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.02, 1,720.54 and 281.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.02, 1,720.54 and 281.34 is: 422.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.02 : 1,720.54 = 281.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.02/1,720.54 = 281.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.02x = 1,720.54 × 281.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.02x = 484,056.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,056.72/1,147.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.01

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