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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.33, 1,719.50 and 488.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.33, 1,719.50 and 488.11 is: 732.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.33 : 1,719.50 = 488.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.33/1,719.50 = 488.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.33x = 1,719.50 × 488.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.33x = 839,302.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,302.70/1,146.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.17

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