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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.43, 1,736.61 and 465.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.43, 1,736.61 and 465.08 is: 697.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.43 : 1,736.61 = 465.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.43/1,736.61 = 465.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.43x = 1,736.61 × 465.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.43x = 807,663.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,663.40/1,158.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.21

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