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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.32, 1,718.84 and 659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.32, 1,718.84 and 659.20 is: 988.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.32 : 1,718.84 = 659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.32/1,718.84 = 659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.32x = 1,718.84 × 659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.32x = 1,133,059.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,059.33/1,146.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.43

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