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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.77, 1,737.95 and 418.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.77, 1,737.95 and 418.23 is: 627.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.77 : 1,737.95 = 418.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.77/1,737.95 = 418.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.77x = 1,737.95 × 418.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.77x = 726,860.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,860.74/1,158.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.27

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