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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.88, 1,720.33 and 325.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.88, 1,720.33 and 325.16 is: 487.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.88 : 1,720.33 = 325.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.88/1,720.33 = 325.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.88x = 1,720.33 × 325.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.88x = 559,379.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,379.54/1,146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.74

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