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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.34, 1,737.80 and 428.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.34, 1,737.80 and 428.45 is: 642.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.34 : 1,737.80 = 428.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.34/1,737.80 = 428.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.34x = 1,737.80 × 428.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.34x = 744,558.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,558.27/1,159.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.23

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