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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.92, 1,722.90 and 455.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.92, 1,722.90 and 455.08 is: 682.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.92 : 1,722.90 = 455.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.92/1,722.90 = 455.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.92x = 1,722.90 × 455.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.92x = 784,057.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,057.33/1,148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.43

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