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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.02, 1,730.32 and 460.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.02, 1,730.32 and 460.79 is: 690.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.02 : 1,730.32 = 460.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.02/1,730.32 = 460.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.02x = 1,730.32 × 460.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.02x = 797,314.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,314.15/1,154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.90

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