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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.62, 1,725.24 and 932.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.62, 1,725.24 and 932.70 is: 1,402.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.62 : 1,725.24 = 932.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.62/1,725.24 = 932.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.62x = 1,725.24 × 932.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.62x = 1,609,131.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,131.35/1,147.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.15

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