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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.86, 1,716.63 and 820.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.86, 1,716.63 and 820.63 is: 1,228.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.86 : 1,716.63 = 820.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.86/1,716.63 = 820.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.86x = 1,716.63 × 820.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.86x = 1,408,709.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,709.49/1,146.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.32

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