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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.10, 1,738.02 and 509.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.10, 1,738.02 and 509.07 is: 763.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.10 : 1,738.02 = 509.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.10/1,738.02 = 509.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.10x = 1,738.02 × 509.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.10x = 884,773.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,773.84/1,159.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.33

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