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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.86, 1,739.82 and 390.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.86, 1,739.82 and 390.36 is: 585.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.86 : 1,739.82 = 390.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.86/1,739.82 = 390.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.86x = 1,739.82 × 390.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.86x = 679,156.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,156.14/1,159.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.55

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