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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.09, 1,737.38 and 336.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.09, 1,737.38 and 336.42 is: 504.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.09 : 1,737.38 = 336.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.09/1,737.38 = 336.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.09x = 1,737.38 × 336.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.09x = 584,489.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,489.38/1,158.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.70

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