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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.23, 1,719.60 and 415.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.23, 1,719.60 and 415.81 is: 623.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.23 : 1,719.60 = 415.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.23/1,719.60 = 415.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.23x = 1,719.60 × 415.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.23x = 715,019.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,019.84/1,146.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.80

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