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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.40, 1,719.62 and 376.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.40, 1,719.62 and 376.92 is: 565.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.40 : 1,719.62 = 376.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.40/1,719.62 = 376.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.40x = 1,719.62 × 376.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.40x = 648,159.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,159.17/1,146.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.39

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