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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.29, 1,720.94 and 497.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.29, 1,720.94 and 497.67 is: 746.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.29 : 1,720.94 = 497.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.29/1,720.94 = 497.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.29x = 1,720.94 × 497.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.29x = 856,457.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,457.72/1,147.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.51

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