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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.68, 1,739.52 and 429.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.68, 1,739.52 and 429.87 is: 644.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.68 : 1,739.52 = 429.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.68/1,739.52 = 429.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.68x = 1,739.52 × 429.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.68x = 747,767.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,767.46/1,159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.81

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