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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.44, 1,721.17 and 281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.44, 1,721.17 and 281.76 is: 422.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.44 : 1,721.17 = 281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.44/1,721.17 = 281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.44x = 1,721.17 × 281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.44x = 484,956.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,956.86/1,147.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.64

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