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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.72, 1,719.06 and 416.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.72, 1,719.06 and 416.13 is: 623.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.72 : 1,719.06 = 416.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.72/1,719.06 = 416.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.72x = 1,719.06 × 416.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.72x = 715,352.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,352.44/1,146.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.82

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