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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.99, 1,738.49 and 293.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.99, 1,738.49 and 293.24 is: 439.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.99 : 1,738.49 = 293.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.99/1,738.49 = 293.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.99x = 1,738.49 × 293.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.99x = 509,784.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,784.65/1,158.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.85

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