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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.59, 1,721.99 and 531.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.59, 1,721.99 and 531.29 is: 797.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.59 : 1,721.99 = 531.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.59/1,721.99 = 531.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.59x = 1,721.99 × 531.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.59x = 914,881.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,881.70/1,147.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.22

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