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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.09, 1,729.77 and 459.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.09, 1,729.77 and 459.73 is: 689.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.09 : 1,729.77 = 459.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.09/1,729.77 = 459.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.09x = 1,729.77 × 459.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.09x = 795,227.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,227.16/1,153.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.65

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