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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.51, 1,719.71 and 561.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.51, 1,719.71 and 561.33 is: 841.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.51 : 1,719.71 = 561.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.51/1,719.71 = 561.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.51x = 1,719.71 × 561.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.51x = 965,322.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,322.01/1,146.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.97

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