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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.86, 1,733.14 and 461.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.86, 1,733.14 and 461.17 is: 692.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.86 : 1,733.14 = 461.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.86/1,733.14 = 461.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.86x = 1,733.14 × 461.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.86x = 799,269.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,269.72/1,154.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.09

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