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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159, 1,738.50 and 465.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159, 1,738.50 and 465.97 is: 698.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159 : 1,738.50 = 465.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159/1,738.50 = 465.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159x = 1,738.50 × 465.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159x = 810,088.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,088.85/1,159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.96

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