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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.86, 1,720.28 and 497.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.86, 1,720.28 and 497.44 is: 746.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.86 : 1,720.28 = 497.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.86/1,720.28 = 497.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.86x = 1,720.28 × 497.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.86x = 855,736.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,736.08/1,146.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.16

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