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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.80, 1,738.20 and 428.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.80, 1,738.20 and 428.23 is: 642.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.80 : 1,738.20 = 428.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.80/1,738.20 = 428.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.80x = 1,738.20 × 428.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.80x = 744,340.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,340.70/1,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.34

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