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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.02, 1,726.91 and 458.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.02, 1,726.91 and 458.46 is: 687.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.02 : 1,726.91 = 458.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.02/1,726.91 = 458.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.02x = 1,726.91 × 458.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.02x = 791,719.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,719.16/1,152.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.24

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