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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.04, 1,719.04 and 552.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.04, 1,719.04 and 552.92 is: 829.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.04 : 1,719.04 = 552.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.04/1,719.04 = 552.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.04x = 1,719.04 × 552.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.04x = 950,491.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,491.60/1,146.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.37

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