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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.80, 1,721.82 and 367.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.80, 1,721.82 and 367.82 is: 551.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.80 : 1,721.82 = 367.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.80/1,721.82 = 367.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.80x = 1,721.82 × 367.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.80x = 633,319.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,319.83/1,147.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.77

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