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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.48, 1,719.45 and 529.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.48, 1,719.45 and 529.80 is: 794.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.48 : 1,719.45 = 529.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.48/1,719.45 = 529.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.48x = 1,719.45 × 529.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.48x = 910,964.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,964.61/1,146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.58

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