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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.23, 1,727.16 and 457.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.23, 1,727.16 and 457.95 is: 686.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.23 : 1,727.16 = 457.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.23/1,727.16 = 457.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.23x = 1,727.16 × 457.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.23x = 790,957.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,957.68/1,152.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.46

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