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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.32, 1,737.48 and 389.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.32, 1,737.48 and 389.36 is: 584.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.32 : 1,737.48 = 389.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.32/1,737.48 = 389.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.32x = 1,737.48 × 389.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.32x = 676,505.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,505.21/1,158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.04

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