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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.08, 1,737.28 and 427.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.08, 1,737.28 and 427.68 is: 641.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.08 : 1,737.28 = 427.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.08/1,737.28 = 427.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.08x = 1,737.28 × 427.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.08x = 742,999.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,999.91/1,158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.58

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