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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.31, 1,720.74 and 562.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.31, 1,720.74 and 562.06 is: 842.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.31 : 1,720.74 = 562.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.31/1,720.74 = 562.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.31x = 1,720.74 × 562.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.31x = 967,159.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,159.17/1,147.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.98

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