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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.52, 1,737.86 and 368.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.52, 1,737.86 and 368.06 is: 552.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.52 : 1,737.86 = 368.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.52/1,737.86 = 368.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.52x = 1,737.86 × 368.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.52x = 639,636.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,636.75/1,158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.12

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