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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.30, 1,717.56 and 712.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.30, 1,717.56 and 712.55 is: 1,067.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.30 : 1,717.56 = 712.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.30/1,717.56 = 712.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.30x = 1,717.56 × 712.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.30x = 1,223,838.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,838.79/1,146.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.64

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