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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.57, 1,720.96 and 454.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.57, 1,720.96 and 454.05 is: 680.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.57 : 1,720.96 = 454.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.57/1,720.96 = 454.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.57x = 1,720.96 × 454.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.57x = 781,400.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,400.75/1,147.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.92

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