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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.62, 1,721.35 and 531.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.62, 1,721.35 and 531.82 is: 797.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.62 : 1,721.35 = 531.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.62/1,721.35 = 531.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.62x = 1,721.35 × 531.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.62x = 915,437.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,437.09/1,147.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.68

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