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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.98, 1,720.50 and 531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.98, 1,720.50 and 531.20 is: 796.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.98 : 1,720.50 = 531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.98/1,720.50 = 531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.98x = 1,720.50 × 531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.98x = 913,929.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,929.60/1,146.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.81

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