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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.66, 1,720.68 and 708.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.66, 1,720.68 and 708.50 is: 1,063.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.66 : 1,720.68 = 708.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.66/1,720.68 = 708.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.66x = 1,720.68 × 708.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.66x = 1,219,101.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,101.78/1,146.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.18

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