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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.90, 1,719.81 and 453.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.90, 1,719.81 and 453.36 is: 679.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.90 : 1,719.81 = 453.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.90/1,719.81 = 453.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.90x = 1,719.81 × 453.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.90x = 779,693.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,693.06/1,146.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.83

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