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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.47, 1,729.60 and 459.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.47, 1,729.60 and 459.79 is: 689.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.47 : 1,729.60 = 459.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.47/1,729.60 = 459.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.47x = 1,729.60 × 459.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.47x = 795,252.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,252.78/1,153.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.44

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