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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.57, 1,737.81 and 428.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.57, 1,737.81 and 428.13 is: 642.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.57 : 1,737.81 = 428.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.57/1,737.81 = 428.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.57x = 1,737.81 × 428.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.57x = 744,008.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,008.60/1,158.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.18

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