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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.19, 1,719.29 and 452.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.19, 1,719.29 and 452.83 is: 679.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.19 : 1,719.29 = 452.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.19/1,719.29 = 452.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.19x = 1,719.29 × 452.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.19x = 778,546.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,546.09/1,146.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.25

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