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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.94, 1,720.99 and 529.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.94, 1,720.99 and 529.95 is: 795.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.94 : 1,720.99 = 529.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.94/1,720.99 = 529.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.94x = 1,720.99 × 529.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.94x = 912,038.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,038.65/1,146.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.19

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