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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.58, 1,734.18 and 463.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.58, 1,734.18 and 463.36 is: 694.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.58 : 1,734.18 = 463.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.58/1,734.18 = 463.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.58x = 1,734.18 × 463.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.58x = 803,549.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,549.64/1,156.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.76

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