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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.30, 1,719.46 and 324.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.30, 1,719.46 and 324.60 is: 486.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.30 : 1,719.46 = 324.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.30/1,719.46 = 324.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.30x = 1,719.46 × 324.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.30x = 558,136.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,136.72/1,146.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.90

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