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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.82, 1,720.24 and 281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.82, 1,720.24 and 281.12 is: 421.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.82 : 1,720.24 = 281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.82/1,720.24 = 281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.82x = 1,720.24 × 281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.82x = 483,593.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,593.87/1,146.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.68

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