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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.42, 1,737.46 and 427.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.42, 1,737.46 and 427.84 is: 641.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.42 : 1,737.46 = 427.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.42/1,737.46 = 427.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.42x = 1,737.46 × 427.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.42x = 743,354.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,354.89/1,158.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.70

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