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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.34, 1,736.71 and 463.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.34, 1,736.71 and 463.91 is: 696.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.34 : 1,736.71 = 463.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.34/1,736.71 = 463.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.34x = 1,736.71 × 463.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.34x = 805,677.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,677.14/1,157.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.15

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