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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.50, 1,720.22 and 416.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.50, 1,720.22 and 416.93 is: 625.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.50 : 1,720.22 = 416.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.50/1,720.22 = 416.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.50x = 1,720.22 × 416.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.50x = 717,200.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,200.64/1,147.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.01

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