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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.11, 1,719.20 and 376.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.11, 1,719.20 and 376.61 is: 564.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.11 : 1,719.20 = 376.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.11/1,719.20 = 376.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.11x = 1,719.20 × 376.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.11x = 647,460.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,460.26/1,146.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.92

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