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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.06, 1,720.10 and 591.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.06, 1,720.10 and 591.15 is: 887.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.06 : 1,720.10 = 591.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.06/1,720.10 = 591.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.06x = 1,720.10 × 591.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.06x = 1,016,825.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,825.56/1,146.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.24

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