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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.09, 1,737.14 and 508.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.09, 1,737.14 and 508.83 is: 763.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.09 : 1,737.14 = 508.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.09/1,737.14 = 508.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.09x = 1,737.14 × 508.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.09x = 883,906.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,906.40/1,158.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.25

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