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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.69, 1,719.18 and 416.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.69, 1,719.18 and 416.88 is: 625.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.69 : 1,719.18 = 416.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.69/1,719.18 = 416.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.69x = 1,719.18 × 416.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.69x = 716,691.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,691.76/1,146.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.01

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