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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.59, 1,720.62 and 416.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.59, 1,720.62 and 416.10 is: 624.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.59 : 1,720.62 = 416.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.59/1,720.62 = 416.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.59x = 1,720.62 × 416.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.59x = 715,949.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,949.98/1,146.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.42

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