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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.06, 1,598.13 and 634.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.06, 1,598.13 and 634.08 is: 875.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.06 : 1,598.13 = 634.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.06/1,598.13 = 634.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.06x = 1,598.13 × 634.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.06x = 1,013,342.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,342.27/1,158.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.03

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