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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.04, 1,736.40 and 1,029.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.04, 1,736.40 and 1,029.44 is: 1,542.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.04 : 1,736.40 = 1,029.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.04/1,736.40 = 1,029.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.04x = 1,736.40 × 1,029.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.04x = 1,787,519.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,519.62/1,159.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.24

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