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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.26, 1,717.10 and 529.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.26, 1,717.10 and 529.09 is: 792.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.26 : 1,717.10 = 529.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.26/1,717.10 = 529.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.26x = 1,717.10 × 529.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.26x = 908,495.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,495.48/1,146.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.57

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