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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.95, 1,721.92 and 282.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.95, 1,721.92 and 282.26 is: 423.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.95 : 1,721.92 = 282.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.95/1,721.92 = 282.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.95x = 1,721.92 × 282.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.95x = 486,020.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,020.53/1,147.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.38

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