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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.09, 1,727.77 and 458.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.09, 1,727.77 and 458.64 is: 687.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.09 : 1,727.77 = 458.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.09/1,727.77 = 458.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.09x = 1,727.77 × 458.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.09x = 792,424.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,424.43/1,152.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.81

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