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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.99, 1,725.98 and 630.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.99, 1,725.98 and 630.46 is: 946.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.99 : 1,725.98 = 630.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.99/1,725.98 = 630.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.99x = 1,725.98 × 630.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.99x = 1,088,161.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,161.35/1,149.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.24

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