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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.82, 1,720.35 and 416.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.82, 1,720.35 and 416.46 is: 624.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.82 : 1,720.35 = 416.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.82/1,720.35 = 416.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.82x = 1,720.35 × 416.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.82x = 716,446.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,446.28/1,146.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.72

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