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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.39, 1,728.29 and 459.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.39, 1,728.29 and 459.74 is: 688.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.39 : 1,728.29 = 459.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.39/1,728.29 = 459.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.39x = 1,728.29 × 459.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.39x = 794,561.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,561.64/1,153.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.89

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