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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.78, 1,737.99 and 428.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.78, 1,737.99 and 428.19 is: 642.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.78 : 1,737.99 = 428.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.78/1,737.99 = 428.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.78x = 1,737.99 × 428.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.78x = 744,189.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,189.94/1,158.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.22

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