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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.03, 1,719.75 and 452.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.03, 1,719.75 and 452.58 is: 679.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.03 : 1,719.75 = 452.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.03/1,719.75 = 452.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.03x = 1,719.75 × 452.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.03x = 778,322.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,322.19/1,146.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.15

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