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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.50, 1,718.33 and 415.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.50, 1,718.33 and 415.27 is: 622.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.50 : 1,718.33 = 415.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.50/1,718.33 = 415.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.50x = 1,718.33 × 415.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.50x = 713,570.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,570.90/1,146.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.39

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