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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.52, 1,738.02 and 389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.52, 1,738.02 and 389 is: 583.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.52 : 1,738.02 = 389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.52/1,738.02 = 389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.52x = 1,738.02 × 389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.52x = 676,089.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,089.78/1,158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.58

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