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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.55, 1,730.75 and 461.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.55, 1,730.75 and 461.05 is: 691.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.55 : 1,730.75 = 461.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.55/1,730.75 = 461.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.55x = 1,730.75 × 461.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.55x = 797,962.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,962.29/1,154.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.15

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