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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.89, 1,730.79 and 460.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.89, 1,730.79 and 460.35 is: 690.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.89 : 1,730.79 = 460.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.89/1,730.79 = 460.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.89x = 1,730.79 × 460.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.89x = 796,769.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,769.18/1,153.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.51

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