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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.08, 1,736.71 and 336.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.08, 1,736.71 and 336.13 is: 504.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.08 : 1,736.71 = 336.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.08/1,736.71 = 336.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.08x = 1,736.71 × 336.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.08x = 583,755.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,755.15/1,158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.07

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