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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.83, 1,725.61 and 456.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.83, 1,725.61 and 456.79 is: 684.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.83 : 1,725.61 = 456.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.83/1,725.61 = 456.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.83x = 1,725.61 × 456.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.83x = 788,241.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,241.39/1,150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.93

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