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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.39, 1,737.60 and 388.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.39, 1,737.60 and 388.89 is: 583.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.39 : 1,737.60 = 388.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.39/1,737.60 = 388.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.39x = 1,737.60 × 388.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.39x = 675,735.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,735.26/1,158.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.34

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