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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.81, 1,721.72 and 282.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.81, 1,721.72 and 282.13 is: 423.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.81 : 1,721.72 = 282.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.81/1,721.72 = 282.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.81x = 1,721.72 × 282.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.81x = 485,748.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,748.86/1,147.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.20

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