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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.29, 1,581.73 and 912.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.29, 1,581.73 and 912.02 is: 1,257.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.29 : 1,581.73 = 912.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.29/1,581.73 = 912.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.29x = 1,581.73 × 912.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.29x = 1,442,569.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,569.39/1,147.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.37

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