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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.42, 1,720.20 and 416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.42, 1,720.20 and 416.16 is: 624.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.42 : 1,720.20 = 416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.42/1,720.20 = 416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.42x = 1,720.20 × 416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.42x = 715,878.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,878.43/1,146.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.45

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