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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.40, 1,738.82 and 429.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.40, 1,738.82 and 429.06 is: 643.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.40 : 1,738.82 = 429.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.40/1,738.82 = 429.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.40x = 1,738.82 × 429.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.40x = 746,058.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,058.11/1,159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.49

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