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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158, 1,735.96 and 427.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158, 1,735.96 and 427.06 is: 640.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158 : 1,735.96 = 427.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158/1,735.96 = 427.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158x = 1,735.96 × 427.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158x = 741,359.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,359.08/1,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.21

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