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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.81, 1,738.62 and 428.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.81, 1,738.62 and 428.46 is: 642.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.81 : 1,738.62 = 428.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.81/1,738.62 = 428.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.81x = 1,738.62 × 428.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.81x = 744,929.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,929.13/1,158.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.84

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