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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.32, 1,738.98 and 390.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.32, 1,738.98 and 390.36 is: 585.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.32 : 1,738.98 = 390.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.32/1,738.98 = 390.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.32x = 1,738.98 × 390.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.32x = 678,828.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,828.23/1,159.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.54

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