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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.04, 1,598.16 and 634.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.04, 1,598.16 and 634.12 is: 875.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.04 : 1,598.16 = 634.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.04/1,598.16 = 634.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.04x = 1,598.16 × 634.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.04x = 1,013,425.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,425.22/1,158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.12

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