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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.08, 1,598.08 and 692.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.08, 1,598.08 and 692.16 is: 955.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.08 : 1,598.08 = 692.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.08/1,598.08 = 692.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.08x = 1,598.08 × 692.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.08x = 1,106,127.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,127.05/1,158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.14

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