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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.28, 1,737.24 and 427.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.28, 1,737.24 and 427.69 is: 641.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.28 : 1,737.24 = 427.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.28/1,737.24 = 427.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.28x = 1,737.24 × 427.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.28x = 743,000.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,000.18/1,158.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.47

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