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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.23, 1,729.91 and 460

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.23, 1,729.91 and 460 is: 690.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.23 : 1,729.91 = 460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.23/1,729.91 = 460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.23x = 1,729.91 × 460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.23x = 795,758.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,758.60/1,153.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.03

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