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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.99, 1,736.84 and 464.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.99, 1,736.84 and 464.63 is: 696.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.99 : 1,736.84 = 464.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.99/1,736.84 = 464.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.99x = 1,736.84 × 464.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.99x = 806,976.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,976.96/1,157.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.88

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