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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.10, 1,737.46 and 610.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.10, 1,737.46 and 610.14 is: 915.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.10 : 1,737.46 = 610.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.10/1,737.46 = 610.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.10x = 1,737.46 × 610.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.10x = 1,060,093.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,093.84/1,158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.37

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