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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.82, 1,738.32 and 368.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.82, 1,738.32 and 368.08 is: 552.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.82 : 1,738.32 = 368.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.82/1,738.32 = 368.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.82x = 1,738.32 × 368.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.82x = 639,840.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,840.83/1,158.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.15

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