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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.64, 1,738.10 and 835.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.64, 1,738.10 and 835.16 is: 1,251.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.64 : 1,738.10 = 835.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.64/1,738.10 = 835.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.64x = 1,738.10 × 835.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.64x = 1,451,591.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,591.60/1,159.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.76

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