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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.38, 1,737.80 and 378.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.38, 1,737.80 and 378.45 is: 567.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.38 : 1,737.80 = 378.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.38/1,737.80 = 378.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.38x = 1,737.80 × 378.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.38x = 657,659.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,659.83/1,158.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.74

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