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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.16, 1,719.14 and 366.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.16, 1,719.14 and 366.13 is: 549.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.16 : 1,719.14 = 366.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.16/1,719.14 = 366.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.16x = 1,719.14 × 366.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.16x = 629,428.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,428.73/1,146.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.16

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