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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.36, 1,725.11 and 456.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.36, 1,725.11 and 456.82 is: 685.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.36 : 1,725.11 = 456.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.36/1,725.11 = 456.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.36x = 1,725.11 × 456.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.36x = 788,064.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,064.75/1,150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.06

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