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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.99, 1,721.17 and 416.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.99, 1,721.17 and 416.62 is: 625.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.99 : 1,721.17 = 416.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.99/1,721.17 = 416.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.99x = 1,721.17 × 416.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.99x = 717,077.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,077.11/1,146.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.18

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