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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158, 1,736.74 and 336.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158, 1,736.74 and 336.06 is: 504.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158 : 1,736.74 = 336.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158/1,736.74 = 336.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158x = 1,736.74 × 336.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158x = 583,648.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,648.84/1,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.01

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