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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.32, 1,718.40 and 497.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.32, 1,718.40 and 497.54 is: 745.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.32 : 1,718.40 = 497.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.32/1,718.40 = 497.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.32x = 1,718.40 × 497.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.32x = 854,972.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,972.74/1,146.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.84

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