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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.47, 1,719.71 and 376.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.47, 1,719.71 and 376.97 is: 565.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.47 : 1,719.71 = 376.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.47/1,719.71 = 376.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.47x = 1,719.71 × 376.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.47x = 648,268.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,268.60/1,146.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.45

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