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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.08, 1,737.12 and 670.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.08, 1,737.12 and 670.84 is: 1,006.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.08 : 1,737.12 = 670.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.08/1,737.12 = 670.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.08x = 1,737.12 × 670.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.08x = 1,165,329.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,329.58/1,158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.26

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