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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.43, 1,721.25 and 325.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.43, 1,721.25 and 325.69 is: 488.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.43 : 1,721.25 = 325.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.43/1,721.25 = 325.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.43x = 1,721.25 × 325.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.43x = 560,589.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,589.61/1,147.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.56

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