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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149, 1,723.74 and 465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149, 1,723.74 and 465 is: 697.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149 : 1,723.74 = 465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149/1,723.74 = 465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149x = 1,723.74 × 465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149x = 801,539.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,539.10/1,149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.60

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