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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.39, 1,721.17 and 367.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.39, 1,721.17 and 367.49 is: 551.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.39 : 1,721.17 = 367.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.39/1,721.17 = 367.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.39x = 1,721.17 × 367.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.39x = 632,508.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,508.88/1,147.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.26

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