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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.39, 1,719.59 and 415.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.39, 1,719.59 and 415.97 is: 623.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.39 : 1,719.59 = 415.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.39/1,719.59 = 415.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.39x = 1,719.59 × 415.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.39x = 715,297.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,297.85/1,146.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.96

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