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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.87, 1,720.14 and 325.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.87, 1,720.14 and 325.21 is: 487.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.87 : 1,720.14 = 325.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.87/1,720.14 = 325.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.87x = 1,720.14 × 325.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.87x = 559,406.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,406.73/1,146.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.77

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