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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.61, 1,721.45 and 325.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.61, 1,721.45 and 325.89 is: 488.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.61 : 1,721.45 = 325.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.61/1,721.45 = 325.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.61x = 1,721.45 × 325.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.61x = 561,003.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,003.34/1,147.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.84

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