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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.12, 1,720.35 and 488.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.12, 1,720.35 and 488.99 is: 733.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.12 : 1,720.35 = 488.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.12/1,720.35 = 488.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.12x = 1,720.35 × 488.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.12x = 841,231.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,231.50/1,147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.34

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