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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.12, 1,728.66 and 459.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.12, 1,728.66 and 459.44 is: 688.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.12 : 1,728.66 = 459.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.12/1,728.66 = 459.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.12x = 1,728.66 × 459.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.12x = 794,215.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,215.55/1,153.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.75

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