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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.55, 1,721.07 and 325.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.55, 1,721.07 and 325.94 is: 488.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.55 : 1,721.07 = 325.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.55/1,721.07 = 325.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.55x = 1,721.07 × 325.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.55x = 560,956.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,956.95/1,147.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.83

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