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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.37, 1,719.91 and 453.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.37, 1,719.91 and 453.66 is: 680.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.37 : 1,719.91 = 453.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.37/1,719.91 = 453.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.37x = 1,719.91 × 453.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.37x = 780,252.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,252.10/1,147.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.04

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