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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.89, 1,721.84 and 378.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.89, 1,721.84 and 378.39 is: 567.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.89 : 1,721.84 = 378.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.89/1,721.84 = 378.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.89x = 1,721.84 × 378.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.89x = 651,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,527.04/1,147.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.59

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