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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.74, 1,720.20 and 453.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.74, 1,720.20 and 453.44 is: 680.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.74 : 1,720.20 = 453.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.74/1,720.20 = 453.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.74x = 1,720.20 × 453.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.74x = 780,007.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,007.49/1,146.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.20

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