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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.86, 1,739.33 and 673.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.86, 1,739.33 and 673.25 is: 1,009.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.86 : 1,739.33 = 673.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.86/1,739.33 = 673.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.86x = 1,739.33 × 673.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.86x = 1,171,004.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,004.90/1,159.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.61

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