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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.45, 1,719.92 and 416.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.45, 1,719.92 and 416.00 is: 624.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.45 : 1,719.92 = 416.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.45/1,719.92 = 416.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.45x = 1,719.92 × 416.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.45x = 715,490.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,490.50/1,146.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.09

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