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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.37, 1,719.71 and 416.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.37, 1,719.71 and 416.15 is: 624.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.37 : 1,719.71 = 416.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.37/1,719.71 = 416.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.37x = 1,719.71 × 416.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.37x = 715,663.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,663.15/1,146.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.29

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