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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.14, 1,722.18 and 455.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.14, 1,722.18 and 455.17 is: 682.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.14 : 1,722.18 = 455.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.14/1,722.18 = 455.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.14x = 1,722.18 × 455.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.14x = 783,884.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,884.67/1,148.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.74

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