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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.86, 1,721.39 and 407.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.86, 1,721.39 and 407.27 is: 610.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.86 : 1,721.39 = 407.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.86/1,721.39 = 407.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.86x = 1,721.39 × 407.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.86x = 701,059.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,059.86/1,147.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.75

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