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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.36, 1,737.45 and 378.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.36, 1,737.45 and 378.42 is: 567.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.36 : 1,737.45 = 378.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.36/1,737.45 = 378.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.36x = 1,737.45 × 378.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.36x = 657,485.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,485.83/1,158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.60

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