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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.55, 1,723.50 and 455.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.55, 1,723.50 and 455.29 is: 683.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.55 : 1,723.50 = 455.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.55/1,723.50 = 455.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.55x = 1,723.50 × 455.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.55x = 784,692.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,692.32/1,148.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.20

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