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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.22, 1,729.14 and 459.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.22, 1,729.14 and 459.04 is: 688.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.22 : 1,729.14 = 459.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.22/1,729.14 = 459.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.22x = 1,729.14 × 459.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.22x = 793,744.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,744.43/1,152.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.88

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