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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.84, 1,738.26 and 389.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.84, 1,738.26 and 389.34 is: 584.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.84 : 1,738.26 = 389.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.84/1,738.26 = 389.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.84x = 1,738.26 × 389.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.84x = 676,774.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,774.15/1,158.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.01

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