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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.36, 1,720.04 and 417.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.36, 1,720.04 and 417.48 is: 625.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.36 : 1,720.04 = 417.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.36/1,720.04 = 417.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.36x = 1,720.04 × 417.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.36x = 718,082.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,082.30/1,147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.86

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