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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.09, 1,738.08 and 465.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.09, 1,738.08 and 465.57 is: 698.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.09 : 1,738.08 = 465.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.09/1,738.08 = 465.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.09x = 1,738.08 × 465.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.09x = 809,204.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,204.42/1,159.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.14

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