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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.76, 1,728.89 and 459.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.76, 1,728.89 and 459.30 is: 688.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.76 : 1,728.89 = 459.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.76/1,728.89 = 459.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.76x = 1,728.89 × 459.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.76x = 794,076.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,076.88/1,152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.85

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