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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.22, 1,720.79 and 367.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.22, 1,720.79 and 367.18 is: 550.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.22 : 1,720.79 = 367.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.22/1,720.79 = 367.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.22x = 1,720.79 × 367.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.22x = 631,839.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,839.67/1,147.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.76

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