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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.20, 1,737.90 and 646.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.20, 1,737.90 and 646.20 is: 968.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.20 : 1,737.90 = 646.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.20/1,737.90 = 646.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.20x = 1,737.90 × 646.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.20x = 1,123,030.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,030.98/1,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.80

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