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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.70, 1,719.28 and 530.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.70, 1,719.28 and 530.07 is: 794.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.70 : 1,719.28 = 530.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.70/1,719.28 = 530.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.70x = 1,719.28 × 530.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.70x = 911,338.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,338.75/1,146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.75

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