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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.70, 1,737.11 and 465.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.70, 1,737.11 and 465.06 is: 697.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.70 : 1,737.11 = 465.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.70/1,737.11 = 465.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.70x = 1,737.11 × 465.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.70x = 807,860.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,860.38/1,158.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.21

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