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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.14, 1,718.28 and 529.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.14, 1,718.28 and 529.52 is: 793.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.14 : 1,718.28 = 529.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.14/1,718.28 = 529.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.14x = 1,718.28 × 529.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.14x = 909,863.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,863.63/1,146.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.85

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