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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.52, 1,721.13 and 367.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.52, 1,721.13 and 367.45 is: 551.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.52 : 1,721.13 = 367.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.52/1,721.13 = 367.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.52x = 1,721.13 × 367.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.52x = 632,433.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,433.91/1,147.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.13

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