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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.88, 1,719.30 and 497.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.88, 1,719.30 and 497.26 is: 745.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.88 : 1,719.30 = 497.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.88/1,719.30 = 497.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.88x = 1,719.30 × 497.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.88x = 854,934.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,934.82/1,146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.45

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