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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.03, 1,734.69 and 463.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.03, 1,734.69 and 463.13 is: 694.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.03 : 1,734.69 = 463.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.03/1,734.69 = 463.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.03x = 1,734.69 × 463.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.03x = 803,386.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,386.98/1,157.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.35

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