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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.57, 1,718.92 and 496.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.57, 1,718.92 and 496.86 is: 744.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.57 : 1,718.92 = 496.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.57/1,718.92 = 496.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.57x = 1,718.92 × 496.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.57x = 854,062.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,062.59/1,146.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.88

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