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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.33, 1,717.34 and 632.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.33, 1,717.34 and 632.25 is: 947.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.33 : 1,717.34 = 632.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.33/1,717.34 = 632.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.33x = 1,717.34 × 632.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.33x = 1,085,785.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,785.05/1,146.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.18

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