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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.03, 1,737.74 and 464.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.03, 1,737.74 and 464.60 is: 697.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.03 : 1,737.74 = 464.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.03/1,737.74 = 464.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.03x = 1,737.74 × 464.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.03x = 807,351.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,351.68/1,158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.18

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