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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.95, 1,738.80 and 509.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.95, 1,738.80 and 509.88 is: 764.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.95 : 1,738.80 = 509.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.95/1,738.80 = 509.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.95x = 1,738.80 × 509.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.95x = 886,579.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,579.34/1,159.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.33

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