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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.33, 1,737.50 and 388.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.33, 1,737.50 and 388.83 is: 583.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.33 : 1,737.50 = 388.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.33/1,737.50 = 388.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.33x = 1,737.50 × 388.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.33x = 675,589.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,589.11/1,158.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.25

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