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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.93, 1,734.73 and 453.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.93, 1,734.73 and 453.24 is: 680.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.93 : 1,734.73 = 453.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.93/1,734.73 = 453.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.93x = 1,734.73 × 453.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.93x = 786,249.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,249.03/1,155.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.19

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