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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.03, 1,723.17 and 455.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.03, 1,723.17 and 455.58 is: 683.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.03 : 1,723.17 = 455.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.03/1,723.17 = 455.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.03x = 1,723.17 × 455.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.03x = 785,041.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,041.79/1,149.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.22

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