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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.09, 1,737.21 and 325.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.09, 1,737.21 and 325.27 is: 487.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.09 : 1,737.21 = 325.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.09/1,737.21 = 325.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.09x = 1,737.21 × 325.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.09x = 565,065.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,065.69/1,158.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.93

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