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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.05, 1,731.08 and 460.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.05, 1,731.08 and 460.89 is: 691.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.05 : 1,731.08 = 460.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.05/1,731.08 = 460.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.05x = 1,731.08 × 460.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.05x = 797,841.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,841.79/1,154.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.34

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