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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.76, 1,737.66 and 509.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.76, 1,737.66 and 509.24 is: 763.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.76 : 1,737.66 = 509.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.76/1,737.66 = 509.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.76x = 1,737.66 × 509.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.76x = 884,885.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,885.98/1,158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.65

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