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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.66, 1,720.38 and 416.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.66, 1,720.38 and 416.74 is: 624.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.66 : 1,720.38 = 416.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.66/1,720.38 = 416.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.66x = 1,720.38 × 416.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.66x = 716,951.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,951.16/1,147.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.71

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