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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.60, 1,738.76 and 574.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.60, 1,738.76 and 574.68 is: 861.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.60 : 1,738.76 = 574.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.60/1,738.76 = 574.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.60x = 1,738.76 × 574.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.60x = 999,230.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,230.60/1,159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.70

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