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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.05, 1,737.41 and 509.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.05, 1,737.41 and 509.67 is: 763.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.05 : 1,737.41 = 509.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.05/1,737.41 = 509.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.05x = 1,737.41 × 509.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.05x = 885,503.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,503.21/1,159.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.99

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