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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.79, 1,721.66 and 282.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.79, 1,721.66 and 282.11 is: 423.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.79 : 1,721.66 = 282.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.79/1,721.66 = 282.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.79x = 1,721.66 × 282.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.79x = 485,689.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,689.60/1,147.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.15

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