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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.84, 1,720.27 and 281.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.84, 1,720.27 and 281.15 is: 421.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.84 : 1,720.27 = 281.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.84/1,720.27 = 281.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.84x = 1,720.27 × 281.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.84x = 483,661.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,661.79/1,146.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.73

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