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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.47, 1,731.28 and 460.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.47, 1,731.28 and 460.93 is: 691.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.47 : 1,731.28 = 460.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.47/1,731.28 = 460.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.47x = 1,731.28 × 460.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.47x = 797,993.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,993.41/1,154.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.22

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