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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.93, 1,713.08 and 1,024.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.93, 1,713.08 and 1,024.92 is: 1,529.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.93 : 1,713.08 = 1,024.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.93/1,713.08 = 1,024.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.93x = 1,713.08 × 1,024.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.93x = 1,755,772.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,772.52/1,147.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.52

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