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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.32, 1,737.44 and 464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.32, 1,737.44 and 464.80 is: 697.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.32 : 1,737.44 = 464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.32/1,737.44 = 464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.32x = 1,737.44 × 464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.32x = 807,562.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,562.11/1,158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.18

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