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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.76, 1,730.38 and 460.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.76, 1,730.38 and 460.30 is: 690.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.76 : 1,730.38 = 460.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.76/1,730.38 = 460.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.76x = 1,730.38 × 460.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.76x = 796,493.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,493.91/1,153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.35

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