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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.12, 1,720.64 and 325.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.12, 1,720.64 and 325.36 is: 488.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.12 : 1,720.64 = 325.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.12/1,720.64 = 325.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.12x = 1,720.64 × 325.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.12x = 559,827.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,827.43/1,147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.03

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