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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.37, 1,720.64 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.37, 1,720.64 and 367.20 is: 550.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.37 : 1,720.64 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.37/1,720.64 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.37x = 1,720.64 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.37x = 631,819.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,819.93/1,147.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.67

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