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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.02, 1,736.66 and 336.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.02, 1,736.66 and 336.06 is: 503.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.02 : 1,736.66 = 336.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.02/1,736.66 = 336.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.02x = 1,736.66 × 336.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.02x = 583,620.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,620.28/1,158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.98

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