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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.75, 1,738.16 and 293.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.75, 1,738.16 and 293.07 is: 439.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.75 : 1,738.16 = 293.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.75/1,738.16 = 293.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.75x = 1,738.16 × 293.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.75x = 509,401.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,401.09/1,158.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.61

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