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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.80, 1,719.12 and 416.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.80, 1,719.12 and 416.18 is: 623.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.80 : 1,719.12 = 416.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.80/1,719.12 = 416.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.80x = 1,719.12 × 416.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.80x = 715,463.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,463.36/1,146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.88

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