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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.06, 1,725.60 and 458.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.06, 1,725.60 and 458.22 is: 686.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.06 : 1,725.60 = 458.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.06/1,725.60 = 458.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.06x = 1,725.60 × 458.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.06x = 790,700.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,700.12/1,151.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.93

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