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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.97, 1,720.68 and 366.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.97, 1,720.68 and 366.95 is: 550.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.97 : 1,720.68 = 366.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.97/1,720.68 = 366.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.97x = 1,720.68 × 366.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.97x = 631,403.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,403.53/1,146.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.50

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