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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.28, 1,732.25 and 460.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.28, 1,732.25 and 460.55 is: 691.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.28 : 1,732.25 = 460.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.28/1,732.25 = 460.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.28x = 1,732.25 × 460.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.28x = 797,779.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,779.08/1,154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.15

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