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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.18, 1,731.95 and 460.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.18, 1,731.95 and 460.91 is: 691.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.18 : 1,731.95 = 460.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.18/1,731.95 = 460.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.18x = 1,731.95 × 460.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.18x = 798,273.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,273.07/1,154.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.64

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