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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.22, 1,737 and 336.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.22, 1,737 and 336.55 is: 504.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.22 : 1,737 = 336.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.22/1,737 = 336.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.22x = 1,737 × 336.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.22x = 584,587.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,587.35/1,158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.73

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