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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.03, 1,737.20 and 377.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.03, 1,737.20 and 377.87 is: 566.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.03 : 1,737.20 = 377.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.03/1,737.20 = 377.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.03x = 1,737.20 × 377.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.03x = 656,428.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,428.02/1,158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.85

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