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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.50, 1,737.78 and 455.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.50, 1,737.78 and 455.68 is: 683.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.50 : 1,737.78 = 455.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.50/1,737.78 = 455.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.50x = 1,737.78 × 455.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.50x = 791,871.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,871.59/1,158.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.53

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