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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.24, 1,737.40 and 336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.24, 1,737.40 and 336.56 is: 504.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.24 : 1,737.40 = 336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.24/1,737.40 = 336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.24x = 1,737.40 × 336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.24x = 584,729.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,729.82/1,158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.84

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