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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.71, 1,720.50 and 531.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.71, 1,720.50 and 531.90 is: 797.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.71 : 1,720.50 = 531.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.71/1,720.50 = 531.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.71x = 1,720.50 × 531.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.71x = 915,133.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,133.95/1,147.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.36

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