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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.17, 1,725.24 and 947.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.17, 1,725.24 and 947.27 is: 1,420.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.17 : 1,725.24 = 947.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.17/1,725.24 = 947.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.17x = 1,725.24 × 947.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.17x = 1,634,259.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,259.47/1,150.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.89

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