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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.13, 1,722.45 and 717.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.13, 1,722.45 and 717.02 is: 1,076.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.13 : 1,722.45 = 717.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.13/1,722.45 = 717.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.13x = 1,722.45 × 717.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.13x = 1,235,031.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,031.10/1,147.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.63

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