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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.06, 1,732.11 and 462.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.06, 1,732.11 and 462.06 is: 692.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.06 : 1,732.11 = 462.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.06/1,732.11 = 462.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.06x = 1,732.11 × 462.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.06x = 800,338.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,338.75/1,155.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.90

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