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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.90, 1,738.35 and 509.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.90, 1,738.35 and 509.46 is: 764.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.90 : 1,738.35 = 509.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.90/1,738.35 = 509.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.90x = 1,738.35 × 509.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.90x = 885,619.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,619.79/1,158.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.19

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