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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.16, 1,735.54 and 454.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.16, 1,735.54 and 454.40 is: 681.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.16 : 1,735.54 = 454.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.16/1,735.54 = 454.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.16x = 1,735.54 × 454.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.16x = 788,629.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,629.38/1,157.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.52

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