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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.92, 1,740.90 and 612.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.92, 1,740.90 and 612.47 is: 919.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.92 : 1,740.90 = 612.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.92/1,740.90 = 612.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.92x = 1,740.90 × 612.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.92x = 1,066,249.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,249.02/1,159.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.24

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