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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.70, 1,725.42 and 456.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.70, 1,725.42 and 456.67 is: 684.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.70 : 1,725.42 = 456.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.70/1,725.42 = 456.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.70x = 1,725.42 × 456.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.70x = 787,947.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,947.55/1,150.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.75

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