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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.06, 1,719.06 and 280.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.06, 1,719.06 and 280.37 is: 420.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.06 : 1,719.06 = 280.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.06/1,719.06 = 280.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.06x = 1,719.06 × 280.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.06x = 481,964.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,964.26/1,146.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.54

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