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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.35, 1,737.75 and 427.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.35, 1,737.75 and 427.93 is: 641.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.35 : 1,737.75 = 427.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.35/1,737.75 = 427.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.35x = 1,737.75 × 427.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.35x = 743,642.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,642.39/1,158.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.98

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