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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.49, 1,725.30 and 456.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.49, 1,725.30 and 456.95 is: 685.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.49 : 1,725.30 = 456.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.49/1,725.30 = 456.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.49x = 1,725.30 × 456.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.49x = 788,367.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,367.21/1,150.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.25

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