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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.82, 1,721.85 and 417.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.82, 1,721.85 and 417.46 is: 626.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.82 : 1,721.85 = 417.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.82/1,721.85 = 417.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.82x = 1,721.85 × 417.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.82x = 718,803.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,803.50/1,147.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.23

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