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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.98, 1,719.24 and 453.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.98, 1,719.24 and 453.35 is: 679.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.98 : 1,719.24 = 453.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.98/1,719.24 = 453.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.98x = 1,719.24 × 453.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.98x = 779,413.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,413.89/1,146.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.54

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