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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.50, 1,737.86 and 508.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.50, 1,737.86 and 508.88 is: 763.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.50 : 1,737.86 = 508.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.50/1,737.86 = 508.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.50x = 1,737.86 × 508.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.50x = 884,364.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,364.00/1,158.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.37

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