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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.94, 1,739.50 and 429.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.94, 1,739.50 and 429.32 is: 643.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.94 : 1,739.50 = 429.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.94/1,739.50 = 429.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.94x = 1,739.50 × 429.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.94x = 746,802.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,802.14/1,159.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.83

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