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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.20, 1,719.59 and 496.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.20, 1,719.59 and 496.77 is: 745.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.20 : 1,719.59 = 496.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.20/1,719.59 = 496.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.20x = 1,719.59 × 496.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.20x = 854,238.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,238.24/1,146.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.28

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