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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.13, 1,720.74 and 406.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.13, 1,720.74 and 406.70 is: 610.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.13 : 1,720.74 = 406.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.13/1,720.74 = 406.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.13x = 1,720.74 × 406.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.13x = 699,824.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,824.96/1,147.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.07

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