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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.58, 1,731.17 and 461.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.58, 1,731.17 and 461.35 is: 691.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.58 : 1,731.17 = 461.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.58/1,731.17 = 461.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.58x = 1,731.17 × 461.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.58x = 798,678.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,678.60/1,154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.75

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