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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.85, 1,739.22 and 673.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.85, 1,739.22 and 673.04 is: 1,009.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.85 : 1,739.22 = 673.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.85/1,739.22 = 673.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.85x = 1,739.22 × 673.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.85x = 1,170,564.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,564.63/1,159.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.24

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