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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.44, 1,739.07 and 465.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.44, 1,739.07 and 465.91 is: 698.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.44 : 1,739.07 = 465.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.44/1,739.07 = 465.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.44x = 1,739.07 × 465.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.44x = 810,250.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,250.10/1,159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.83

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