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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.28, 1,720.20 and 416.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.28, 1,720.20 and 416.48 is: 624.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.28 : 1,720.20 = 416.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.28/1,720.20 = 416.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.28x = 1,720.20 × 416.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.28x = 716,428.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,428.90/1,147.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.46

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