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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.59, 1,737.87 and 379.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.59, 1,737.87 and 379.12 is: 568.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.59 : 1,737.87 = 379.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.59/1,737.87 = 379.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.59x = 1,737.87 × 379.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.59x = 658,857.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,857.64/1,158.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.67

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