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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.30, 1,737.78 and 509.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.30, 1,737.78 and 509.92 is: 764.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.30 : 1,737.78 = 509.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.30/1,737.78 = 509.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.30x = 1,737.78 × 509.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.30x = 886,128.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,128.78/1,159.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.37

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