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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.77, 1,738.16 and 293.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.77, 1,738.16 and 293.08 is: 439.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.77 : 1,738.16 = 293.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.77/1,738.16 = 293.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.77x = 1,738.16 × 293.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.77x = 509,418.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,418.47/1,158.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.62

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