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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.95, 1,720.56 and 416.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.95, 1,720.56 and 416.43 is: 624.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.95 : 1,720.56 = 416.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.95/1,720.56 = 416.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.95x = 1,720.56 × 416.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.95x = 716,492.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,492.80/1,146.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.70

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