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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.15, 1,732.01 and 461.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.15, 1,732.01 and 461.93 is: 692.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.15 : 1,732.01 = 461.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.15/1,732.01 = 461.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.15x = 1,732.01 × 461.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.15x = 800,056.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,056.41/1,155.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.60

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