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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.22, 1,951.38 and 1,147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.22, 1,951.38 and 1,147.32 is: 1,720.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.22 : 1,951.38 = 1,147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.22/1,951.38 = 1,147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.22x = 1,951.38 × 1,147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.22x = 2,238,857.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,857.30/1,301.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.58

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