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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.40, 1,719.90 and 488.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.40, 1,719.90 and 488.30 is: 732.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.40 : 1,719.90 = 488.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.40/1,719.90 = 488.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.40x = 1,719.90 × 488.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.40x = 839,818.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,818.57/1,146.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.57

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