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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.69, 1,720.04 and 281.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.69, 1,720.04 and 281.00 is: 421.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.69 : 1,720.04 = 281.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.69/1,720.04 = 281.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.69x = 1,720.04 × 281.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.69x = 483,321.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,321.23/1,146.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.49

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