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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.72, 1,719.66 and 416.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.72, 1,719.66 and 416.12 is: 624.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.72 : 1,719.66 = 416.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.72/1,719.66 = 416.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.72x = 1,719.66 × 416.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.72x = 715,584.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,584.92/1,146.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.03

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