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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.96, 1,730.14 and 691.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.96, 1,730.14 and 691.43 is: 1,035.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.96 : 1,730.14 = 691.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.96/1,730.14 = 691.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.96x = 1,730.14 × 691.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.96x = 1,196,270.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,270.70/1,154.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.77

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