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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.06, 1,722.42 and 454.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.06, 1,722.42 and 454.83 is: 682.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.06 : 1,722.42 = 454.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.06/1,722.42 = 454.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.06x = 1,722.42 × 454.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.06x = 783,408.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,408.29/1,148.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.38

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