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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.36, 1,720.04 and 1,097.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.36, 1,720.04 and 1,097.16 is: 1,646.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.36 : 1,720.04 = 1,097.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.36/1,720.04 = 1,097.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.36x = 1,720.04 × 1,097.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.36x = 1,887,159.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,159.09/1,146.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.22

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