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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.67, 1,739.67 and 337.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.67, 1,739.67 and 337.83 is: 506.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.67 : 1,739.67 = 337.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.67/1,739.67 = 337.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.67x = 1,739.67 × 337.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.67x = 587,720.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,720.51/1,159.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.80

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