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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.81, 1,719.53 and 530.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.81, 1,719.53 and 530.01 is: 794.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.81 : 1,719.53 = 530.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.81/1,719.53 = 530.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.81x = 1,719.53 × 530.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.81x = 911,360.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,360.18/1,146.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.69

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