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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.52, 1,737.79 and 378.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.52, 1,737.79 and 378.52 is: 567.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.52 : 1,737.79 = 378.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.52/1,737.79 = 378.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.52x = 1,737.79 × 378.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.52x = 657,788.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,788.27/1,158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.78

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