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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.64, 1,724.45 and 456.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.64, 1,724.45 and 456.47 is: 684.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.64 : 1,724.45 = 456.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.64/1,724.45 = 456.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.64x = 1,724.45 × 456.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.64x = 787,151.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,151.07/1,149.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.69

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