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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.62, 1,719.92 and 416.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.62, 1,719.92 and 416.19 is: 624.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.62 : 1,719.92 = 416.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.62/1,719.92 = 416.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.62x = 1,719.92 × 416.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.62x = 715,813.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,813.50/1,146.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.28

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