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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.77, 1,721.61 and 367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.77, 1,721.61 and 367.80 is: 551.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.77 : 1,721.61 = 367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.77/1,721.61 = 367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.77x = 1,721.61 × 367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.77x = 633,208.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,208.16/1,147.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.69

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