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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.68, 1,737.66 and 389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.68, 1,737.66 and 389 is: 583.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.68 : 1,737.66 = 389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.68/1,737.66 = 389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.68x = 1,737.66 × 389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.68x = 675,949.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,949.74/1,158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.38

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