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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.19, 1,736.77 and 336.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.19, 1,736.77 and 336.27 is: 504.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.19 : 1,736.77 = 336.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.19/1,736.77 = 336.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.19x = 1,736.77 × 336.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.19x = 584,023.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,023.65/1,158.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.26

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