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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.13, 1,719.30 and 324.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.13, 1,719.30 and 324.43 is: 486.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.13 : 1,719.30 = 324.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.13/1,719.30 = 324.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.13x = 1,719.30 × 324.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.13x = 557,792.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,792.50/1,146.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.67

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