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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.56, 1,719.90 and 497.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.56, 1,719.90 and 497.07 is: 745.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.56 : 1,719.90 = 497.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.56/1,719.90 = 497.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.56x = 1,719.90 × 497.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.56x = 854,910.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,910.69/1,146.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.63

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