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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.05, 1,737.51 and 428.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.05, 1,737.51 and 428.10 is: 641.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.05 : 1,737.51 = 428.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.05/1,737.51 = 428.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.05x = 1,737.51 × 428.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.05x = 743,828.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,828.03/1,159.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.76

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