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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.14, 1,737.22 and 292.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.14, 1,737.22 and 292.45 is: 438.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.14 : 1,737.22 = 292.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.14/1,737.22 = 292.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.14x = 1,737.22 × 292.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.14x = 508,052.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,052.87/1,158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.68

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