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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.84, 1,718.76 and 530.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.84, 1,718.76 and 530.40 is: 794.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.84 : 1,718.76 = 530.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.84/1,718.76 = 530.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.84x = 1,718.76 × 530.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.84x = 911,630.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,630.30/1,146.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.91

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