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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159, 1,739.24 and 428.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159, 1,739.24 and 428.52 is: 643.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159 : 1,739.24 = 428.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159/1,739.24 = 428.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159x = 1,739.24 × 428.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159x = 745,299.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,299.12/1,159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.05

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