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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.78, 1,738.86 and 582.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.78, 1,738.86 and 582.34 is: 873.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.78 : 1,738.86 = 582.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.78/1,738.86 = 582.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.78x = 1,738.86 × 582.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.78x = 1,012,607.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,607.73/1,159.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.10

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