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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.94, 1,740.59 and 430.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.94, 1,740.59 and 430.03 is: 645.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.94 : 1,740.59 = 430.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.94/1,740.59 = 430.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.94x = 1,740.59 × 430.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.94x = 748,505.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,505.92/1,159.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.30

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