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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.47, 1,719.15 and 735.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.47, 1,719.15 and 735.59 is: 1,102.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.47 : 1,719.15 = 735.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.47/1,719.15 = 735.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.47x = 1,719.15 × 735.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.47x = 1,264,580.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,580.95/1,147.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.06

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