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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.47, 1,739.82 and 429.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.47, 1,739.82 and 429.27 is: 644.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.47 : 1,739.82 = 429.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.47/1,739.82 = 429.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.47x = 1,739.82 × 429.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.47x = 746,852.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,852.53/1,159.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.13

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