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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.57, 1,737.87 and 389.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.57, 1,737.87 and 389.07 is: 583.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.57 : 1,737.87 = 389.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.57/1,737.87 = 389.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.57x = 1,737.87 × 389.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.57x = 676,153.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,153.08/1,158.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.61

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