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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.47, 1,737.70 and 292.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.47, 1,737.70 and 292.78 is: 439.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.47 : 1,737.70 = 292.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.47/1,737.70 = 292.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.47x = 1,737.70 × 292.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.47x = 508,766.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,766.89/1,158.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.17

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