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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.03, 1,729.40 and 1,094.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.03, 1,729.40 and 1,094.85 is: 1,635.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.03 : 1,729.40 = 1,094.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.03/1,729.40 = 1,094.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.03x = 1,729.40 × 1,094.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.03x = 1,893,428.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,428.12/1,158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.04

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