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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.75, 1,730.83 and 461.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.75, 1,730.83 and 461.24 is: 691.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.75 : 1,730.83 = 461.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.75/1,730.83 = 461.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.75x = 1,730.83 × 461.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.75x = 798,328.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,328.03/1,154.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.34

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