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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.30, 1,722.53 and 626.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.30, 1,722.53 and 626.70 is: 941.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.30 : 1,722.53 = 626.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.30/1,722.53 = 626.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.30x = 1,722.53 × 626.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.30x = 1,079,506.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,506.42/1,146.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.73

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