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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.12, 1,720.57 and 416.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.12, 1,720.57 and 416.50 is: 624.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.12 : 1,720.57 = 416.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.12/1,720.57 = 416.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.12x = 1,720.57 × 416.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.12x = 716,617.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,617.41/1,147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.71

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