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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.26, 1,721.10 and 416.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.26, 1,721.10 and 416.86 is: 625.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.26 : 1,721.10 = 416.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.26/1,721.10 = 416.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.26x = 1,721.10 × 416.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.26x = 717,457.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,457.75/1,147.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.37

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