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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.27, 1,737.03 and 336.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.27, 1,737.03 and 336.31 is: 504.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.27 : 1,737.03 = 336.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.27/1,737.03 = 336.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.27x = 1,737.03 × 336.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.27x = 584,180.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,180.56/1,158.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.36

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