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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.18, 1,724.75 and 456.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.18, 1,724.75 and 456.34 is: 684.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.18 : 1,724.75 = 456.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.18/1,724.75 = 456.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.18x = 1,724.75 × 456.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.18x = 787,072.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,072.42/1,149.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.90

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