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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.11, 1,719.16 and 529.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.11, 1,719.16 and 529.70 is: 794.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.11 : 1,719.16 = 529.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.11/1,719.16 = 529.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.11x = 1,719.16 × 529.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.11x = 910,629.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,629.13/1,146.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.54

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