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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.84, 1,719.74 and 366.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.84, 1,719.74 and 366.70 is: 549.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.84 : 1,719.74 = 366.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.84/1,719.74 = 366.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.84x = 1,719.74 × 366.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.84x = 630,628.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,628.66/1,146.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.88

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