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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.48, 1,739.50 and 390.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.48, 1,739.50 and 390.04 is: 585.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.48 : 1,739.50 = 390.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.48/1,739.50 = 390.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.48x = 1,739.50 × 390.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.48x = 678,474.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,474.58/1,159.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.15

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