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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.33, 1,738.12 and 428.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.33, 1,738.12 and 428.77 is: 642.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.33 : 1,738.12 = 428.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.33/1,738.12 = 428.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.33x = 1,738.12 × 428.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.33x = 745,253.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,253.71/1,159.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.83

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