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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.80, 1,740.28 and 582.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.80, 1,740.28 and 582.63 is: 874.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.80 : 1,740.28 = 582.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.80/1,740.28 = 582.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.80x = 1,740.28 × 582.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.80x = 1,013,939.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,939.34/1,159.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.24

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