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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.11, 1,718.54 and 529.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.11, 1,718.54 and 529.48 is: 793.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.11 : 1,718.54 = 529.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.11/1,718.54 = 529.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.11x = 1,718.54 × 529.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.11x = 909,921.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,921.32/1,146.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.92

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