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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159, 1,738.50 and 389.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159, 1,738.50 and 389.50 is: 584.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159 : 1,738.50 = 389.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159/1,738.50 = 389.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159x = 1,738.50 × 389.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159x = 677,145.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,145.75/1,159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.25

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