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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.74, 1,719.04 and 416.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.74, 1,719.04 and 416.14 is: 623.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.74 : 1,719.04 = 416.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.74/1,719.04 = 416.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.74x = 1,719.04 × 416.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.74x = 715,361.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,361.31/1,146.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.82

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