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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.59, 1,738.04 and 378.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.59, 1,738.04 and 378.39 is: 567.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.59 : 1,738.04 = 378.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.59/1,738.04 = 378.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.59x = 1,738.04 × 378.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.59x = 657,657.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,657.90/1,158.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.64

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