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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.28, 1,737.72 and 509.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.28, 1,737.72 and 509.20 is: 763.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.28 : 1,737.72 = 509.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.28/1,737.72 = 509.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.28x = 1,737.72 × 509.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.28x = 884,847.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,847.02/1,158.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.93

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