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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.50, 1,737.95 and 378.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.50, 1,737.95 and 378.28 is: 567.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.50 : 1,737.95 = 378.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.50/1,737.95 = 378.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.50x = 1,737.95 × 378.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.50x = 657,429.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,429.83/1,158.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.48

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