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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.08, 1,725.67 and 457.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.08, 1,725.67 and 457.45 is: 685.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.08 : 1,725.67 = 457.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.08/1,725.67 = 457.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.08x = 1,725.67 × 457.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.08x = 789,397.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,397.97/1,151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.79

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