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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.86, 1,720.25 and 561.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.86, 1,720.25 and 561.96 is: 842.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.86 : 1,720.25 = 561.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.86/1,720.25 = 561.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.86x = 1,720.25 × 561.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.86x = 966,716.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,716.62/1,147.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.19

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