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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.59, 1,718.69 and 652.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.59, 1,718.69 and 652.38 is: 977.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.59 : 1,718.69 = 652.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.59/1,718.69 = 652.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.59x = 1,718.69 × 652.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.59x = 1,121,235.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,235.72/1,146.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.89

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