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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.10, 1,718.35 and 529.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.10, 1,718.35 and 529.98 is: 793.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.10 : 1,718.35 = 529.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.10/1,718.35 = 529.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.10x = 1,718.35 × 529.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.10x = 910,683.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,683.36/1,147.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.90

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