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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.29, 1,738.94 and 293.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.29, 1,738.94 and 293.67 is: 440.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.29 : 1,738.94 = 293.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.29/1,738.94 = 293.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.29x = 1,738.94 × 293.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.29x = 510,673.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,673.04/1,159.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.51

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