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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.96, 1,721.94 and 282.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.96, 1,721.94 and 282.27 is: 423.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.96 : 1,721.94 = 282.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.96/1,721.94 = 282.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.96x = 1,721.94 × 282.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.96x = 486,056.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,056.31/1,147.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.41

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