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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.84, 1,737.12 and 464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.84, 1,737.12 and 464.80 is: 697.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.84 : 1,737.12 = 464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.84/1,737.12 = 464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.84x = 1,737.12 × 464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.84x = 807,413.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,413.38/1,157.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.34

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