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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.84, 1,738.18 and 428.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.84, 1,738.18 and 428.34 is: 642.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.84 : 1,738.18 = 428.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.84/1,738.18 = 428.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.84x = 1,738.18 × 428.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.84x = 744,532.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,532.02/1,158.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.48

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