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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.93, 1,731.88 and 461.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.93, 1,731.88 and 461.09 is: 692.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.93 : 1,731.88 = 461.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.93/1,731.88 = 461.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.93x = 1,731.88 × 461.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.93x = 798,543.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,543.89/1,153.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.02

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