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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.28, 1,738.96 and 581.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.28, 1,738.96 and 581.84 is: 872.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.28 : 1,738.96 = 581.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.28/1,738.96 = 581.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.28x = 1,738.96 × 581.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.28x = 1,011,796.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,796.49/1,159.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.78

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