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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.92, 1,720.32 and 377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.92, 1,720.32 and 377.48 is: 566.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.92 : 1,720.32 = 377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.92/1,720.32 = 377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.92x = 1,720.32 × 377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.92x = 649,386.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,386.39/1,146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.20

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