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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.17, 1,718.94 and 529.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.17, 1,718.94 and 529.56 is: 794.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.17 : 1,718.94 = 529.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.17/1,718.94 = 529.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.17x = 1,718.94 × 529.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.17x = 910,281.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,281.87/1,146.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.19

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