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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146, 1,715.34 and 797.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146, 1,715.34 and 797.70 is: 1,194.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146 : 1,715.34 = 797.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146/1,715.34 = 797.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146x = 1,715.34 × 797.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146x = 1,368,326.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,326.72/1,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.00

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