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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.37, 1,737.79 and 378.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.37, 1,737.79 and 378.41 is: 567.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.37 : 1,737.79 = 378.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.37/1,737.79 = 378.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.37x = 1,737.79 × 378.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.37x = 657,587.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,587.48/1,158.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.68

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