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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.84, 1,738.08 and 389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.84, 1,738.08 and 389.52 is: 584.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.84 : 1,738.08 = 389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.84/1,738.08 = 389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.84x = 1,738.08 × 389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.84x = 677,016.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,016.92/1,158.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.22

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