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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.64, 1,728.06 and 458.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.64, 1,728.06 and 458.67 is: 688.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.64 : 1,728.06 = 458.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.64/1,728.06 = 458.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.64x = 1,728.06 × 458.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.64x = 792,609.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,609.28/1,151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.24

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