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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.63, 1,739.40 and 501.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.63, 1,739.40 and 501.42 is: 752.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.63 : 1,739.40 = 501.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.63/1,739.40 = 501.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.63x = 1,739.40 × 501.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.63x = 872,161.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,161.25/1,159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.10

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