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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.63, 1,719.62 and 453.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.63, 1,719.62 and 453.29 is: 679.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.63 : 1,719.62 = 453.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.63/1,719.62 = 453.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.63x = 1,719.62 × 453.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.63x = 779,477.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,477.95/1,146.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.80

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