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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.76, 1,719.23 and 530.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.76, 1,719.23 and 530.75 is: 795.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.76 : 1,719.23 = 530.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.76/1,719.23 = 530.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.76x = 1,719.23 × 530.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.76x = 912,482.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,482.97/1,146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.71

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