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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.51, 1,721.52 and 367.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.51, 1,721.52 and 367.75 is: 551.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.51 : 1,721.52 = 367.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.51/1,721.52 = 367.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.51x = 1,721.52 × 367.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.51x = 633,088.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,088.98/1,147.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.71

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