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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.46, 1,719.64 and 324.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.46, 1,719.64 and 324.71 is: 487.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.46 : 1,719.64 = 324.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.46/1,719.64 = 324.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.46x = 1,719.64 × 324.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.46x = 558,384.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,384.30/1,146.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.05

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