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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.72, 1,585.34 and 730.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.72, 1,585.34 and 730.67 is: 1,094.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.72 : 1,585.34 = 730.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.72/1,585.34 = 730.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.72x = 1,585.34 × 730.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.72x = 1,158,348.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,348.80/1,058.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.11

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