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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.22, 1,738.28 and 672.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.22, 1,738.28 and 672.42 is: 1,008.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.22 : 1,738.28 = 672.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.22/1,738.28 = 672.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.22x = 1,738.28 × 672.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.22x = 1,168,854.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,854.24/1,159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.31

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