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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.76, 1,739.62 and 282.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.76, 1,739.62 and 282.27 is: 423.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.76 : 1,739.62 = 282.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.76/1,739.62 = 282.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.76x = 1,739.62 × 282.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.76x = 491,044.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,044.51/1,159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.40

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