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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.64, 1,725.57 and 457.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.64, 1,725.57 and 457.09 is: 685.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.64 : 1,725.57 = 457.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.64/1,725.57 = 457.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.64x = 1,725.57 × 457.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.64x = 788,746.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,746.18/1,150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.49

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