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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.83, 1,738.50 and 428.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.83, 1,738.50 and 428.40 is: 642.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.83 : 1,738.50 = 428.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.83/1,738.50 = 428.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.83x = 1,738.50 × 428.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.83x = 744,771.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,771.26/1,158.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.70

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