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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.28, 1,737.53 and 427.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.28, 1,737.53 and 427.68 is: 641.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.28 : 1,737.53 = 427.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.28/1,737.53 = 427.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.28x = 1,737.53 × 427.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.28x = 743,106.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,106.83/1,158.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.56

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