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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.92, 1,720.42 and 325.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.92, 1,720.42 and 325.11 is: 487.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.92 : 1,720.42 = 325.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.92/1,720.42 = 325.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.92x = 1,720.42 × 325.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.92x = 559,324.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,324.93/1,146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.67

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