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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.25, 1,720.82 and 356.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.25, 1,720.82 and 356.61 is: 534.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.25 : 1,720.82 = 356.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.25/1,720.82 = 356.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.25x = 1,720.82 × 356.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.25x = 613,656.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,656.06/1,147.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.89

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