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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.34, 1,739.25 and 379.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.34, 1,739.25 and 379.35 is: 569.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.34 : 1,739.25 = 379.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.34/1,739.25 = 379.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.34x = 1,739.25 × 379.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.34x = 659,784.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,784.49/1,159.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.11

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