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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.18, 1,722.49 and 454.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.18, 1,722.49 and 454.71 is: 682.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.18 : 1,722.49 = 454.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.18/1,722.49 = 454.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.18x = 1,722.49 × 454.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.18x = 783,240.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,240.03/1,148.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.16

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