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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.76, 1,721.64 and 454.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.76, 1,721.64 and 454.59 is: 681.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.76 : 1,721.64 = 454.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.76/1,721.64 = 454.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.76x = 1,721.64 × 454.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.76x = 782,640.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,640.33/1,147.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.89

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