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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.36, 1,713 and 1,147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.36, 1,713 and 1,147.54 is: 1,710.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.36 : 1,713 = 1,147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.36/1,713 = 1,147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.36x = 1,713 × 1,147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.36x = 1,965,736.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965,736.02/1,149.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.29

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