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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.21, 1,737.50 and 428.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.21, 1,737.50 and 428.31 is: 642.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.21 : 1,737.50 = 428.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.21/1,737.50 = 428.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.21x = 1,737.50 × 428.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.21x = 744,186.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,186.48/1,158.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.53

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