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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.18, 1,732.25 and 461.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.18, 1,732.25 and 461.34 is: 692.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.18 : 1,732.25 = 461.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.18/1,732.25 = 461.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.18x = 1,732.25 × 461.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.18x = 799,157.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,157.37/1,154.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.40

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