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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.76, 1,720.14 and 416.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.76, 1,720.14 and 416.17 is: 624.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.76 : 1,720.14 = 416.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.76/1,720.14 = 416.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.76x = 1,720.14 × 416.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.76x = 715,870.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,870.66/1,146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.26

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