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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.99, 1,720.78 and 531.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.99, 1,720.78 and 531.12 is: 796.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.99 : 1,720.78 = 531.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.99/1,720.78 = 531.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.99x = 1,720.78 × 531.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.99x = 913,945.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,945.80/1,146.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.82

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