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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.87, 1,730.09 and 459.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.87, 1,730.09 and 459.68 is: 689.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.87 : 1,730.09 = 459.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.87/1,730.09 = 459.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.87x = 1,730.09 × 459.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.87x = 795,280.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,280.27/1,152.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.83

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