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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.01, 1,738.61 and 337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.01, 1,738.61 and 337.26 is: 505.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.01 : 1,738.61 = 337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.01/1,738.61 = 337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.01x = 1,738.61 × 337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.01x = 586,371.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,371.60/1,159.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.93

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