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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.38, 1,738.94 and 293.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.38, 1,738.94 and 293.63 is: 440.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.38 : 1,738.94 = 293.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.38/1,738.94 = 293.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.38x = 1,738.94 × 293.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.38x = 510,594.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,594.79/1,159.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.40

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