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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.94, 1,721.92 and 367.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.94, 1,721.92 and 367.95 is: 551.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.94 : 1,721.92 = 367.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.94/1,721.92 = 367.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.94x = 1,721.92 × 367.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.94x = 633,580.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,580.46/1,147.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.93

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