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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.57, 1,726.74 and 458.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.57, 1,726.74 and 458.21 is: 687.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.57 : 1,726.74 = 458.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.57/1,726.74 = 458.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.57x = 1,726.74 × 458.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.57x = 791,200.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,200.90/1,151.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.07

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