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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.60, 1,737.89 and 281.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.60, 1,737.89 and 281.11 is: 421.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.60 : 1,737.89 = 281.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.60/1,737.89 = 281.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.60x = 1,737.89 × 281.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.60x = 488,536.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,536.23/1,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.66

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