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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.46, 1,737.51 and 427.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.46, 1,737.51 and 427.48 is: 641.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.46 : 1,737.51 = 427.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.46/1,737.51 = 427.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.46x = 1,737.51 × 427.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.46x = 742,750.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,750.77/1,158.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.15

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