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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.88, 1,733.20 and 462.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.88, 1,733.20 and 462.20 is: 693.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.88 : 1,733.20 = 462.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.88/1,733.20 = 462.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.88x = 1,733.20 × 462.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.88x = 801,085.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,085.04/1,155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.05

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