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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.64, 1,732.56 and 461.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.64, 1,732.56 and 461.67 is: 692.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.64 : 1,732.56 = 461.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.64/1,732.56 = 461.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.64x = 1,732.56 × 461.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.64x = 799,870.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,870.98/1,154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.74

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