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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.67, 1,737.97 and 336.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.67, 1,737.97 and 336.97 is: 505.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.67 : 1,737.97 = 336.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.67/1,737.97 = 336.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.67x = 1,737.97 × 336.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.67x = 585,645.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,645.08/1,158.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.45

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