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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.81, 1,720.34 and 377.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.81, 1,720.34 and 377.37 is: 566.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.81 : 1,720.34 = 377.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.81/1,720.34 = 377.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.81x = 1,720.34 × 377.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.81x = 649,202.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,202.82/1,146.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.09

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