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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.38, 1,719.33 and 324.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.38, 1,719.33 and 324.44 is: 486.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.38 : 1,719.33 = 324.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.38/1,719.33 = 324.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.38x = 1,719.33 × 324.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.38x = 557,810.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,810.83/1,146.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.58

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