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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.64, 1,719.60 and 496.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.64, 1,719.60 and 496.96 is: 745.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.64 : 1,719.60 = 496.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.64/1,719.60 = 496.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.64x = 1,719.60 × 496.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.64x = 854,572.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,572.42/1,146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.28

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