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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.30, 1,715.19 and 684.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.30, 1,715.19 and 684.33 is: 1,023.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.30 : 1,715.19 = 684.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.30/1,715.19 = 684.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.30x = 1,715.19 × 684.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.30x = 1,173,755.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,755.97/1,146.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.95

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