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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.79, 1,720.19 and 281.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.79, 1,720.19 and 281.09 is: 421.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.79 : 1,720.19 = 281.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.79/1,720.19 = 281.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.79x = 1,720.19 × 281.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.79x = 483,528.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,528.21/1,146.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.64

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