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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.79, 1,720.83 and 367.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.79, 1,720.83 and 367.34 is: 550.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.79 : 1,720.83 = 367.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.79/1,720.83 = 367.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.79x = 1,720.83 × 367.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.79x = 632,121.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,121.09/1,147.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.73

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