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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.18, 1,730.45 and 459.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.18, 1,730.45 and 459.91 is: 690.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.18 : 1,730.45 = 459.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.18/1,730.45 = 459.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.18x = 1,730.45 × 459.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.18x = 795,851.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,851.26/1,153.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.14

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