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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.53, 1,736.82 and 508.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.53, 1,736.82 and 508.77 is: 762.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.53 : 1,736.82 = 508.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.53/1,736.82 = 508.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.53x = 1,736.82 × 508.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.53x = 883,641.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,641.91/1,158.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.73

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