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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.90, 1,721.83 and 282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.90, 1,721.83 and 282.20 is: 423.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.90 : 1,721.83 = 282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.90/1,721.83 = 282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.90x = 1,721.83 × 282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.90x = 485,900.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,900.43/1,147.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.30

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