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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.68, 1,720.28 and 366.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.68, 1,720.28 and 366.75 is: 550.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.68 : 1,720.28 = 366.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.68/1,720.28 = 366.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.68x = 1,720.28 × 366.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.68x = 630,905.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,905.78/1,146.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.20

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