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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.35, 1,719.62 and 366.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.35, 1,719.62 and 366.47 is: 549.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.35 : 1,719.62 = 366.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.35/1,719.62 = 366.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.35x = 1,719.62 × 366.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.35x = 630,181.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,181.46/1,146.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.73

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