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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.60, 1,738.85 and 672.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.60, 1,738.85 and 672.79 is: 1,008.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.60 : 1,738.85 = 672.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.60/1,738.85 = 672.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.60x = 1,738.85 × 672.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.60x = 1,169,880.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,880.89/1,159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.87

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