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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.45, 1,737.66 and 336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.45, 1,737.66 and 336.72 is: 505.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.45 : 1,737.66 = 336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.45/1,737.66 = 336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.45x = 1,737.66 × 336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.45x = 585,104.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,104.88/1,158.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.08

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