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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.48, 1,719.56 and 366.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.48, 1,719.56 and 366.54 is: 549.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.48 : 1,719.56 = 366.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.48/1,719.56 = 366.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.48x = 1,719.56 × 366.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.48x = 630,287.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,287.52/1,146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.76

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