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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.52, 1,740.20 and 429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.52, 1,740.20 and 429.80 is: 645.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.52 : 1,740.20 = 429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.52/1,740.20 = 429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.52x = 1,740.20 × 429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.52x = 747,937.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,937.96/1,159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.04

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