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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.33, 1,719.48 and 453.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.33, 1,719.48 and 453.18 is: 679.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.33 : 1,719.48 = 453.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.33/1,719.48 = 453.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.33x = 1,719.48 × 453.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.33x = 779,233.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,233.95/1,146.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.76

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