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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.51, 1,737.66 and 427.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.51, 1,737.66 and 427.95 is: 641.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.51 : 1,737.66 = 427.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.51/1,737.66 = 427.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.51x = 1,737.66 × 427.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.51x = 743,631.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,631.60/1,158.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.89

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