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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.25, 1,722.38 and 455.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.25, 1,722.38 and 455.30 is: 682.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.25 : 1,722.38 = 455.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.25/1,722.38 = 455.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.25x = 1,722.38 × 455.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.25x = 784,188.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,188.73/1,148.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.94

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