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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.36, 1,737.84 and 336.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.36, 1,737.84 and 336.69 is: 505.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.36 : 1,737.84 = 336.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.36/1,737.84 = 336.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.36x = 1,737.84 × 336.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.36x = 585,113.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,113.35/1,158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.12

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