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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.24, 1,720.56 and 497.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.24, 1,720.56 and 497.43 is: 746.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.24 : 1,720.56 = 497.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.24/1,720.56 = 497.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.24x = 1,720.56 × 497.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.24x = 855,858.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,858.16/1,146.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.67

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