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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.12, 1,738.40 and 337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.12, 1,738.40 and 337.20 is: 505.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.12 : 1,738.40 = 337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.12/1,738.40 = 337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.12x = 1,738.40 × 337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.12x = 586,188.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,188.48/1,159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.72

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