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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.66, 1,720.05 and 377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.66, 1,720.05 and 377.16 is: 565.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.66 : 1,720.05 = 377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.66/1,720.05 = 377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.66x = 1,720.05 × 377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.66x = 648,728.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,728.31/1,146.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.76

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