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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.75, 1,718.97 and 453.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.75, 1,718.97 and 453.04 is: 679.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.75 : 1,718.97 = 453.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.75/1,718.97 = 453.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.75x = 1,718.97 × 453.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.75x = 778,762.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,762.17/1,146.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.10

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