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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.11, 1,737.45 and 336.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.11, 1,737.45 and 336.38 is: 504.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.11 : 1,737.45 = 336.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.11/1,737.45 = 336.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.11x = 1,737.45 × 336.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.11x = 584,441.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,441.58/1,158.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.65

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