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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.96, 1,711.65 and 1,023.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.96, 1,711.65 and 1,023.94 is: 1,528.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.96 : 1,711.65 = 1,023.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.96/1,711.65 = 1,023.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.96x = 1,711.65 × 1,023.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.96x = 1,752,626.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,626.90/1,146.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.06

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