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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.20, 1,720.35 and 488.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.20, 1,720.35 and 488.66 is: 732.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.20 : 1,720.35 = 488.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.20/1,720.35 = 488.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.20x = 1,720.35 × 488.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.20x = 840,657.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,657.63/1,147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.79

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