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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.87, 1,738.20 and 428.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.87, 1,738.20 and 428.45 is: 642.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.87 : 1,738.20 = 428.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.87/1,738.20 = 428.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.87x = 1,738.20 × 428.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.87x = 744,731.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,731.79/1,158.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.64

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