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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.49, 1,723.20 and 455.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.49, 1,723.20 and 455.82 is: 683.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.49 : 1,723.20 = 455.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.49/1,723.20 = 455.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.49x = 1,723.20 × 455.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.49x = 785,469.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,469.02/1,149.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.32

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