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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.46, 1,721.19 and 377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.46, 1,721.19 and 377.96 is: 566.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.46 : 1,721.19 = 377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.46/1,721.19 = 377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.46x = 1,721.19 × 377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.46x = 650,540.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,540.97/1,147.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.94

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