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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.22, 1,737.51 and 508.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.22, 1,737.51 and 508.60 is: 762.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.22 : 1,737.51 = 508.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.22/1,737.51 = 508.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.22x = 1,737.51 × 508.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.22x = 883,697.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,697.59/1,158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.98

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