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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.19, 1,738.69 and 466.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.19, 1,738.69 and 466.24 is: 699.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.19 : 1,738.69 = 466.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.19/1,738.69 = 466.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.19x = 1,738.69 × 466.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.19x = 810,641.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,641.31/1,159.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.32

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