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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.37, 1,722.90 and 455.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.37, 1,722.90 and 455.66 is: 683.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.37 : 1,722.90 = 455.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.37/1,722.90 = 455.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.37x = 1,722.90 × 455.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.37x = 785,056.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,056.61/1,149.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.03

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