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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.59, 1,739.49 and 337.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.59, 1,739.49 and 337.86 is: 506.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.59 : 1,739.49 = 337.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.59/1,739.49 = 337.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.59x = 1,739.49 × 337.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.59x = 587,704.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,704.09/1,159.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.82

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