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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.68, 1,720.54 and 454.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.68, 1,720.54 and 454.83 is: 681.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.68 : 1,720.54 = 454.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.68/1,720.54 = 454.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.68x = 1,720.54 × 454.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.68x = 782,550.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,550.93/1,147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.86

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