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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.08, 1,597.49 and 715.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.08, 1,597.49 and 715.67 is: 987.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.08 : 1,597.49 = 715.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.08/1,597.49 = 715.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.08x = 1,597.49 × 715.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.08x = 1,143,264.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,264.10/1,158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.21

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