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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.77, 1,739.73 and 466.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.77, 1,739.73 and 466.44 is: 699.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.77 : 1,739.73 = 466.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.77/1,739.73 = 466.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.77x = 1,739.73 × 466.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.77x = 811,474.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,474.89/1,159.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.68

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