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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.56, 1,729.16 and 460.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.56, 1,729.16 and 460.04 is: 689.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.56 : 1,729.16 = 460.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.56/1,729.16 = 460.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.56x = 1,729.16 × 460.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.56x = 795,482.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,482.77/1,153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.59

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