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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.05, 1,719.54 and 416.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.05, 1,719.54 and 416.12 is: 623.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.05 : 1,719.54 = 416.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.05/1,719.54 = 416.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.05x = 1,719.54 × 416.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.05x = 715,526.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,526.39/1,147.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.80

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