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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.89, 1,737.51 and 464.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.89, 1,737.51 and 464.89 is: 697.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.89 : 1,737.51 = 464.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.89/1,737.51 = 464.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.89x = 1,737.51 × 464.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.89x = 807,751.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,751.02/1,157.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.61

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