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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.96, 1,720.59 and 416.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.96, 1,720.59 and 416.98 is: 624.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.96 : 1,720.59 = 416.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.96/1,720.59 = 416.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.96x = 1,720.59 × 416.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.96x = 717,451.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,451.62/1,147.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.98

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