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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.13, 1,718.38 and 817.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.13, 1,718.38 and 817.06 is: 1,225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.13 : 1,718.38 = 817.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.13/1,718.38 = 817.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.13x = 1,718.38 × 817.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.13x = 1,404,019.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,019.56/1,146.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.01

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