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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.56, 1,721.43 and 325.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.56, 1,721.43 and 325.91 is: 488.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.56 : 1,721.43 = 325.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.56/1,721.43 = 325.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.56x = 1,721.43 × 325.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.56x = 561,031.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,031.25/1,147.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.89

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