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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.69, 1,723.58 and 455.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.69, 1,723.58 and 455.93 is: 683.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.69 : 1,723.58 = 455.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.69/1,723.58 = 455.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.69x = 1,723.58 × 455.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.69x = 785,829.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,829.11/1,149.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.51

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