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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.20, 1,721.36 and 781.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.20, 1,721.36 and 781.24 is: 1,172.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.20 : 1,721.36 = 781.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.20/1,721.36 = 781.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.20x = 1,721.36 × 781.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.20x = 1,344,795.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,795.29/1,147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.24

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