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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.30, 1,739.22 and 379.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.30, 1,739.22 and 379.30 is: 569.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.30 : 1,739.22 = 379.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.30/1,739.22 = 379.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.30x = 1,739.22 × 379.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.30x = 659,683.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,683.34/1,159.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.04

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