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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.54, 1,719.79 and 416.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.54, 1,719.79 and 416.11 is: 624.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.54 : 1,719.79 = 416.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.54/1,719.79 = 416.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.54x = 1,719.79 × 416.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.54x = 715,621.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,621.82/1,146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.16

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