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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.89, 1,721.84 and 282.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.89, 1,721.84 and 282.21 is: 423.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.89 : 1,721.84 = 282.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.89/1,721.84 = 282.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.89x = 1,721.84 × 282.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.89x = 485,920.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,920.47/1,147.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.32

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