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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.17, 1,719.37 and 415.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.17, 1,719.37 and 415.58 is: 623.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.17 : 1,719.37 = 415.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.17/1,719.37 = 415.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.17x = 1,719.37 × 415.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.17x = 714,535.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,535.78/1,146.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.41

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