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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.83, 1,738.25 and 389.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.83, 1,738.25 and 389.33 is: 583.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.83 : 1,738.25 = 389.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.83/1,738.25 = 389.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.83x = 1,738.25 × 389.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.83x = 676,748.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,748.53/1,158.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.99

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