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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.38, 1,737.74 and 389.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.38, 1,737.74 and 389.06 is: 583.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.38 : 1,737.74 = 389.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.38/1,737.74 = 389.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.38x = 1,737.74 × 389.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.38x = 676,077.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,077.41/1,158.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.64

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