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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.24, 1,720.68 and 367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.24, 1,720.68 and 367.14 is: 550.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.24 : 1,720.68 = 367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.24/1,720.68 = 367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.24x = 1,720.68 × 367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.24x = 631,730.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,730.46/1,147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.65

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