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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.51, 1,729.50 and 459.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.51, 1,729.50 and 459.74 is: 689.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.51 : 1,729.50 = 459.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.51/1,729.50 = 459.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.51x = 1,729.50 × 459.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.51x = 795,125.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,125.52/1,153.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.31

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