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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.22, 1,725.30 and 447.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.22, 1,725.30 and 447.23 is: 670.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.22 : 1,725.30 = 447.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.22/1,725.30 = 447.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.22x = 1,725.30 × 447.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.22x = 771,605.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,605.92/1,150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.83

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