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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.95, 1,738.78 and 337.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.95, 1,738.78 and 337.23 is: 505.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.95 : 1,738.78 = 337.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.95/1,738.78 = 337.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.95x = 1,738.78 × 337.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.95x = 586,368.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,368.78/1,158.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.95

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