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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.35, 1,727.30 and 458.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.35, 1,727.30 and 458.06 is: 687.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.35 : 1,727.30 = 458.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.35/1,727.30 = 458.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.35x = 1,727.30 × 458.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.35x = 791,207.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,207.97/1,151.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.20

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