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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.26, 1,719.70 and 376.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.26, 1,719.70 and 376.76 is: 565.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.26 : 1,719.70 = 376.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.26/1,719.70 = 376.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.26x = 1,719.70 × 376.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.26x = 647,914.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,914.17/1,146.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.24

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