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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.88, 1,734.70 and 463.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.88, 1,734.70 and 463.20 is: 694.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.88 : 1,734.70 = 463.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.88/1,734.70 = 463.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.88x = 1,734.70 × 463.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.88x = 803,513.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,513.04/1,156.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.55

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