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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.24, 1,718.64 and 415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.24, 1,718.64 and 415.80 is: 623.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.24 : 1,718.64 = 415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.24/1,718.64 = 415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.24x = 1,718.64 × 415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.24x = 714,610.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,610.51/1,146.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.44

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