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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.85, 1,739.27 and 337.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.85, 1,739.27 and 337.93 is: 506.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.85 : 1,739.27 = 337.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.85/1,739.27 = 337.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.85x = 1,739.27 × 337.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.85x = 587,748.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,748.01/1,159.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.74

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