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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.20, 1,871.29 and 1,147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.20, 1,871.29 and 1,147 is: 1,581.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.20 : 1,871.29 = 1,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.20/1,871.29 = 1,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.20x = 1,871.29 × 1,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.20x = 2,146,366.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,366.76/1,357.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.47

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