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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.62, 1,738.03 and 428.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.62, 1,738.03 and 428.26 is: 642.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.62 : 1,738.03 = 428.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.62/1,738.03 = 428.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.62x = 1,738.03 × 428.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.62x = 744,328.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,328.73/1,158.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.43

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