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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.26, 1,733.22 and 462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.26, 1,733.22 and 462.60 is: 693.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.26 : 1,733.22 = 462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.26/1,733.22 = 462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.26x = 1,733.22 × 462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.26x = 801,787.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,787.57/1,156.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.43

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