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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.36, 1,737.60 and 336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.36, 1,737.60 and 336.60 is: 504.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.36 : 1,737.60 = 336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.36/1,737.60 = 336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.36x = 1,737.60 × 336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.36x = 584,876.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,876.16/1,158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.92

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