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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.02, 1,728.83 and 459.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.02, 1,728.83 and 459.79 is: 689.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.02 : 1,728.83 = 459.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.02/1,728.83 = 459.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.02x = 1,728.83 × 459.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.02x = 794,898.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,898.75/1,153.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.41

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