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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.80, 1,735.45 and 463.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.80, 1,735.45 and 463.35 is: 695.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.80 : 1,735.45 = 463.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.80/1,735.45 = 463.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.80x = 1,735.45 × 463.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.80x = 804,119.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,119.60/1,156.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.12

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