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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.08, 1,599.36 and 808.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.08, 1,599.36 and 808.16 is: 1,116.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.08 : 1,599.36 = 808.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.08/1,599.36 = 808.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.08x = 1,599.36 × 808.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.08x = 1,292,538.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,538.78/1,158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.10

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