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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.13, 1,720.89 and 377.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.13, 1,720.89 and 377.63 is: 566.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.13 : 1,720.89 = 377.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.13/1,720.89 = 377.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.13x = 1,720.89 × 377.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.13x = 649,859.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,859.69/1,147.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.51

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