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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.79, 1,736.97 and 465.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.79, 1,736.97 and 465.07 is: 697.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.79 : 1,736.97 = 465.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.79/1,736.97 = 465.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.79x = 1,736.97 × 465.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.79x = 807,812.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,812.64/1,158.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.12

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