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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.83, 1,719.23 and 598.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.83, 1,719.23 and 598.46 is: 897.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.83 : 1,719.23 = 598.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.83/1,719.23 = 598.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.83x = 1,719.23 × 598.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.83x = 1,028,878.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,878.80/1,146.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.15

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