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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.72, 1,737.40 and 465.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.72, 1,737.40 and 465.36 is: 697.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.72 : 1,737.40 = 465.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.72/1,737.40 = 465.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.72x = 1,737.40 × 465.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.72x = 808,516.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,516.46/1,158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.77

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