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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.14, 1,720.89 and 367.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.14, 1,720.89 and 367.11 is: 550.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.14 : 1,720.89 = 367.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.14/1,720.89 = 367.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.14x = 1,720.89 × 367.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.14x = 631,755.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,755.93/1,147.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.72

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