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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.52, 1,737.78 and 292.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.52, 1,737.78 and 292.83 is: 439.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.52 : 1,737.78 = 292.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.52/1,737.78 = 292.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.52x = 1,737.78 × 292.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.52x = 508,874.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,874.12/1,158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.25

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