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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.83, 1,724.11 and 455.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.83, 1,724.11 and 455.79 is: 683.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.83 : 1,724.11 = 455.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.83/1,724.11 = 455.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.83x = 1,724.11 × 455.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.83x = 785,830.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,830.96/1,149.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.44

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