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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.77, 1,738.34 and 378.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.77, 1,738.34 and 378.59 is: 567.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.77 : 1,738.34 = 378.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.77/1,738.34 = 378.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.77x = 1,738.34 × 378.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.77x = 658,116.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,116.25/1,158.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.94

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