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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.70, 1,720.35 and 626.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.70, 1,720.35 and 626.90 is: 939.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.70 : 1,720.35 = 626.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.70/1,720.35 = 626.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.70x = 1,720.35 × 626.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.70x = 1,078,487.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,487.42/1,147.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.69

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