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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.09, 1,735.08 and 610.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.09, 1,735.08 and 610.65 is: 914.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.09 : 1,735.08 = 610.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.09/1,735.08 = 610.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.09x = 1,735.08 × 610.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.09x = 1,059,526.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,526.60/1,158.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.89

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