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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.14, 1,737.47 and 336.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.14, 1,737.47 and 336.45 is: 504.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.14 : 1,737.47 = 336.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.14/1,737.47 = 336.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.14x = 1,737.47 × 336.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.14x = 584,571.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,571.78/1,158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.75

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