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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.99, 1,740.29 and 429.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.99, 1,740.29 and 429.57 is: 644.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.99 : 1,740.29 = 429.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.99/1,740.29 = 429.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.99x = 1,740.29 × 429.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.99x = 747,574.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,574.23/1,159.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.47

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