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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.57, 1,719.44 and 416.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.57, 1,719.44 and 416.76 is: 624.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.57 : 1,719.44 = 416.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.57/1,719.44 = 416.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.57x = 1,719.44 × 416.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.57x = 716,593.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,593.81/1,146.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.99

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