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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.82, 1,737.36 and 428.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.82, 1,737.36 and 428.40 is: 642.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.82 : 1,737.36 = 428.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.82/1,737.36 = 428.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.82x = 1,737.36 × 428.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.82x = 744,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,285.02/1,158.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.28

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