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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.90, 1,737.43 and 573.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.90, 1,737.43 and 573.49 is: 859.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.90 : 1,737.43 = 573.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.90/1,737.43 = 573.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.90x = 1,737.43 × 573.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.90x = 996,393.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,393.65/1,158.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.78

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