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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.04, 1,738.74 and 429.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.04, 1,738.74 and 429.64 is: 644.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.04 : 1,738.74 = 429.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.04/1,738.74 = 429.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.04x = 1,738.74 × 429.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.04x = 747,032.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,032.25/1,159.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.53

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