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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.88, 1,721.16 and 416.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.88, 1,721.16 and 416.52 is: 625.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.88 : 1,721.16 = 416.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.88/1,721.16 = 416.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.88x = 1,721.16 × 416.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.88x = 716,897.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,897.56/1,146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.09

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