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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.44, 1,722.72 and 713.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.44, 1,722.72 and 713.28 is: 1,070.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.44 : 1,722.72 = 713.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.44/1,722.72 = 713.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.44x = 1,722.72 × 713.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.44x = 1,228,781.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,781.72/1,147.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.89

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