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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.24, 1,719.12 and 713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.24, 1,719.12 and 713.20 is: 1,069.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.24 : 1,719.12 = 713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.24/1,719.12 = 713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.24x = 1,719.12 × 713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.24x = 1,226,076.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,076.38/1,146.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.65

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