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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.02, 1,738.72 and 378.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.02, 1,738.72 and 378.79 is: 568.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.02 : 1,738.72 = 378.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.02/1,738.72 = 378.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.02x = 1,738.72 × 378.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.02x = 658,615.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,615.32/1,159.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.25

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