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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.17, 1,716.14 and 775.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.17, 1,716.14 and 775.73 is: 1,161.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.17 : 1,716.14 = 775.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.17/1,716.14 = 775.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.17x = 1,716.14 × 775.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.17x = 1,331,248.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,248.82/1,146.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.48

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