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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.91, 1,720.38 and 281.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.91, 1,720.38 and 281.23 is: 421.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.91 : 1,720.38 = 281.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.91/1,720.38 = 281.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.91x = 1,720.38 × 281.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.91x = 483,822.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,822.47/1,146.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.85

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