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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.41, 1,737.09 and 427.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.41, 1,737.09 and 427.47 is: 641.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.41 : 1,737.09 = 427.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.41/1,737.09 = 427.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.41x = 1,737.09 × 427.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.41x = 742,553.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,553.86/1,158.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.01

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