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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.75, 1,726.17 and 457.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.75, 1,726.17 and 457.75 is: 686.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.75 : 1,726.17 = 457.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.75/1,726.17 = 457.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.75x = 1,726.17 × 457.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.75x = 790,154.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,154.32/1,150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.64

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