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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.12, 1,738.76 and 378.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.12, 1,738.76 and 378.91 is: 568.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.12 : 1,738.76 = 378.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.12/1,738.76 = 378.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.12x = 1,738.76 × 378.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.12x = 658,834.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,834.90/1,159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.39

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