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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.26, 1,719.03 and 496.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.26, 1,719.03 and 496.34 is: 744.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.26 : 1,719.03 = 496.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.26/1,719.03 = 496.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.26x = 1,719.03 × 496.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.26x = 853,223.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,223.35/1,146.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.35

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