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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.28, 1,720.17 and 406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.28, 1,720.17 and 406.40 is: 609.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.28 : 1,720.17 = 406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.28/1,720.17 = 406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.28x = 1,720.17 × 406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.28x = 699,068.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,068.49/1,147.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.33

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