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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.09, 1,598.13 and 634.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.09, 1,598.13 and 634.14 is: 875.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.09 : 1,598.13 = 634.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.09/1,598.13 = 634.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.09x = 1,598.13 × 634.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.09x = 1,013,438.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,438.16/1,158.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.09

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