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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.67, 1,727.37 and 458.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.67, 1,727.37 and 458.52 is: 687.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.67 : 1,727.37 = 458.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.67/1,727.37 = 458.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.67x = 1,727.37 × 458.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.67x = 792,033.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,033.69/1,151.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.73

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