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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.05, 1,723.05 and 455.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.05, 1,723.05 and 455.61 is: 683.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.05 : 1,723.05 = 455.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.05/1,723.05 = 455.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.05x = 1,723.05 × 455.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.05x = 785,038.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,038.81/1,149.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.21

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