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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.34, 1,719.30 and 376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.34, 1,719.30 and 376.84 is: 565.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.34 : 1,719.30 = 376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.34/1,719.30 = 376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.34x = 1,719.30 × 376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.34x = 647,901.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,901.01/1,146.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.19

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