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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.92, 1,721.89 and 282.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.92, 1,721.89 and 282.23 is: 423.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.92 : 1,721.89 = 282.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.92/1,721.89 = 282.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.92x = 1,721.89 × 282.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.92x = 485,976.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,976.90/1,147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.35

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