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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.72, 1,738 and 293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.72, 1,738 and 293 is: 439.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.72 : 1,738 = 293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.72/1,738 = 293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.72x = 1,738 × 293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.72x = 509,234
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,234/1,158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.48

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