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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.90, 1,740.40 and 574.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.90, 1,740.40 and 574.95 is: 862.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.90 : 1,740.40 = 574.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.90/1,740.40 = 574.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.90x = 1,740.40 × 574.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.90x = 1,000,642.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,642.98/1,159.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.70

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