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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.46, 1,588.02 and 758.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.46, 1,588.02 and 758.58 is: 1,046.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.46 : 1,588.02 = 758.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.46/1,588.02 = 758.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.46x = 1,588.02 × 758.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.46x = 1,204,640.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,640.21/1,151.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.19

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