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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.24, 1,719.36 and 462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.24, 1,719.36 and 462.24 is: 693.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.24 : 1,719.36 = 462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.24/1,719.36 = 462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.24x = 1,719.36 × 462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.24x = 794,756.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,756.97/1,146.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.36

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