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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.08, 1,738.56 and 337.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.08, 1,738.56 and 337.33 is: 505.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.08 : 1,738.56 = 337.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.08/1,738.56 = 337.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.08x = 1,738.56 × 337.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.08x = 586,468.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,468.44/1,159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.98

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