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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.22, 1,716.57 and 900.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.22, 1,716.57 and 900.17 is: 1,348.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.22 : 1,716.57 = 900.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.22/1,716.57 = 900.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.22x = 1,716.57 × 900.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.22x = 1,545,204.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,204.82/1,146.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.09

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