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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.77, 1,739.63 and 380.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.77, 1,739.63 and 380.14 is: 570.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.77 : 1,739.63 = 380.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.77/1,739.63 = 380.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.77x = 1,739.63 × 380.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.77x = 661,307.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,307.20/1,159.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.21

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