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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.10, 1,720.51 and 416.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.10, 1,720.51 and 416.61 is: 624.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.10 : 1,720.51 = 416.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.10/1,720.51 = 416.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.10x = 1,720.51 × 416.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.10x = 716,780.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,780.63/1,147.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.87

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