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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.13, 1,720.69 and 463.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.13, 1,720.69 and 463.13 is: 694.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.13 : 1,720.69 = 463.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.13/1,720.69 = 463.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.13x = 1,720.69 × 463.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.13x = 796,903.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,903.16/1,147.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.69

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