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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.10, 1,738.16 and 610.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.10, 1,738.16 and 610.67 is: 916.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.10 : 1,738.16 = 610.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.10/1,738.16 = 610.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.10x = 1,738.16 × 610.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.10x = 1,061,442.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,442.17/1,158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.54

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