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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.26, 1,725.84 and 457.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.26, 1,725.84 and 457.08 is: 685.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.26 : 1,725.84 = 457.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.26/1,725.84 = 457.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.26x = 1,725.84 × 457.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.26x = 788,846.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,846.95/1,150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.80

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