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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.08, 1,720.98 and 454.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.08, 1,720.98 and 454.33 is: 681.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.08 : 1,720.98 = 454.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.08/1,720.98 = 454.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.08x = 1,720.98 × 454.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.08x = 781,892.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,892.84/1,148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.04

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