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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.70, 1,723.92 and 456.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.70, 1,723.92 and 456.34 is: 684.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.70 : 1,723.92 = 456.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.70/1,723.92 = 456.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.70x = 1,723.92 × 456.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.70x = 786,693.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,693.65/1,149.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.26

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