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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.96, 1,720.40 and 325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.96, 1,720.40 and 325.22 is: 487.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.96 : 1,720.40 = 325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.96/1,720.40 = 325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.96x = 1,720.40 × 325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.96x = 559,507.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,507.15/1,146.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.82

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