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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.63, 1,727.91 and 458.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.63, 1,727.91 and 458.94 is: 688.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.63 : 1,727.91 = 458.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.63/1,727.91 = 458.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.63x = 1,727.91 × 458.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.63x = 793,007.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,007.02/1,152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.00

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