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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.03, 1,719.71 and 366.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.03, 1,719.71 and 366.58 is: 549.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.03 : 1,719.71 = 366.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.03/1,719.71 = 366.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.03x = 1,719.71 × 366.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.03x = 630,417.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,417.13/1,147.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.61

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