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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.15, 1,720.67 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.15, 1,720.67 and 325.32 is: 487.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.15 : 1,720.67 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.15/1,720.67 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.15x = 1,720.67 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.15x = 559,761.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,761.20/1,147.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.96

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