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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.80, 1,720.11 and 453.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.80, 1,720.11 and 453.34 is: 679.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.80 : 1,720.11 = 453.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.80/1,720.11 = 453.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.80x = 1,720.11 × 453.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.80x = 779,794.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,794.67/1,146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.97

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