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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.60, 1,737.88 and 428.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.60, 1,737.88 and 428.16 is: 642.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.60 : 1,737.88 = 428.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.60/1,737.88 = 428.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.60x = 1,737.88 × 428.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.60x = 744,090.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,090.70/1,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.23

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