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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.32, 1,720.95 and 325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.32, 1,720.95 and 325.48 is: 488.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.32 : 1,720.95 = 325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.32/1,720.95 = 325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.32x = 1,720.95 × 325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.32x = 560,134.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,134.81/1,147.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.21

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