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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.60, 1,720.86 and 416.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.60, 1,720.86 and 416.98 is: 625.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.60 : 1,720.86 = 416.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.60/1,720.86 = 416.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.60x = 1,720.86 × 416.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.60x = 717,564.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,564.20/1,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.27

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