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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.81, 1,720.53 and 454.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.81, 1,720.53 and 454.20 is: 680.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.81 : 1,720.53 = 454.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.81/1,720.53 = 454.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.81x = 1,720.53 × 454.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.81x = 781,464.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,464.73/1,147.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.83

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