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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.48, 1,720.01 and 324.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.48, 1,720.01 and 324.76 is: 487.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.48 : 1,720.01 = 324.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.48/1,720.01 = 324.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.48x = 1,720.01 × 324.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.48x = 558,589.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,589.27/1,146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.22

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