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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.75, 1,719.10 and 561.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.75, 1,719.10 and 561.42 is: 841.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.75 : 1,719.10 = 561.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.75/1,719.10 = 561.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.75x = 1,719.10 × 561.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.75x = 965,137.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,137.12/1,146.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.63

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