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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.48, 1,723.26 and 465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.48, 1,723.26 and 465 is: 697.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.48 : 1,723.26 = 465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.48/1,723.26 = 465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.48x = 1,723.26 × 465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.48x = 801,315.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,315.90/1,149.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.11

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