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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.40, 1,718.84 and 415.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.40, 1,718.84 and 415.89 is: 623.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.40 : 1,718.84 = 415.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.40/1,718.84 = 415.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.40x = 1,718.84 × 415.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.40x = 714,849.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,849.41/1,146.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.56

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