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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.40, 1,737.32 and 428.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.40, 1,737.32 and 428.06 is: 641.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.40 : 1,737.32 = 428.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.40/1,737.32 = 428.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.40x = 1,737.32 × 428.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.40x = 743,677.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,677.20/1,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.99

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