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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.79, 1,736.55 and 464.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.79, 1,736.55 and 464.43 is: 696.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.79 : 1,736.55 = 464.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.79/1,736.55 = 464.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.79x = 1,736.55 × 464.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.79x = 806,505.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,505.92/1,157.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.59

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