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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.64, 1,732.86 and 462.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.64, 1,732.86 and 462.52 is: 693.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.64 : 1,732.86 = 462.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.64/1,732.86 = 462.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.64x = 1,732.86 × 462.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.64x = 801,482.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,482.41/1,155.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.54

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