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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.92, 1,722.36 and 498.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.92, 1,722.36 and 498.48 is: 747.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.92 : 1,722.36 = 498.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.92/1,722.36 = 498.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.92x = 1,722.36 × 498.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.92x = 858,562.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,562.01/1,147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.93

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