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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.45, 1,720.16 and 561.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.45, 1,720.16 and 561.96 is: 843.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.45 : 1,720.16 = 561.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.45/1,720.16 = 561.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.45x = 1,720.16 × 561.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.45x = 966,658.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,658.30/1,146.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.18

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