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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.84, 1,739.68 and 429.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.84, 1,739.68 and 429.34 is: 643.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.84 : 1,739.68 = 429.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.84/1,739.68 = 429.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.84x = 1,739.68 × 429.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.84x = 746,914.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,914.21/1,159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.98

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