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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.26, 1,732.90 and 462.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.26, 1,732.90 and 462.32 is: 693.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.26 : 1,732.90 = 462.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.26/1,732.90 = 462.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.26x = 1,732.90 × 462.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.26x = 801,154.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,154.33/1,155.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.48

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