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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.46, 1,719.65 and 416.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.46, 1,719.65 and 416.34 is: 623.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.46 : 1,719.65 = 416.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.46/1,719.65 = 416.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.46x = 1,719.65 × 416.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.46x = 715,960.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,960.12/1,147.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.95

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