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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.68, 1,719.16 and 406.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.68, 1,719.16 and 406.12 is: 608.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.68 : 1,719.16 = 406.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.68/1,719.16 = 406.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.68x = 1,719.16 × 406.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.68x = 698,185.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,185.26/1,146.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.88

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