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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.93, 1,720.28 and 416.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.93, 1,720.28 and 416.31 is: 624.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.93 : 1,720.28 = 416.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.93/1,720.28 = 416.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.93x = 1,720.28 × 416.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.93x = 716,167.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,167.69/1,146.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.42

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