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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.33, 1,737.30 and 378.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.33, 1,737.30 and 378.39 is: 567.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.33 : 1,737.30 = 378.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.33/1,737.30 = 378.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.33x = 1,737.30 × 378.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.33x = 657,376.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,376.95/1,158.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.52

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