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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.17, 1,738.08 and 509.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.17, 1,738.08 and 509.19 is: 763.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.17 : 1,738.08 = 509.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.17/1,738.08 = 509.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.17x = 1,738.08 × 509.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.17x = 885,012.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,012.96/1,159.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.49

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