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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.29, 1,735.27 and 463.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.29, 1,735.27 and 463.15 is: 695.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.29 : 1,735.27 = 463.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.29/1,735.27 = 463.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.29x = 1,735.27 × 463.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.29x = 803,691.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,691.31/1,156.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.06

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