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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.48, 1,721.06 and 367.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.48, 1,721.06 and 367.54 is: 551.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.48 : 1,721.06 = 367.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.48/1,721.06 = 367.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.48x = 1,721.06 × 367.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.48x = 632,558.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,558.39/1,147.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.26

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