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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.11, 1,598.12 and 634.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.11, 1,598.12 and 634.04 is: 874.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.11 : 1,598.12 = 634.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.11/1,598.12 = 634.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.11x = 1,598.12 × 634.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.11x = 1,013,260.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,260.84/1,158.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.93

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