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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.11, 1,598.71 and 739.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.11, 1,598.71 and 739.01 is: 1,020.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.11 : 1,598.71 = 739.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.11/1,598.71 = 739.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.11x = 1,598.71 × 739.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.11x = 1,181,464.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,464.83/1,158.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.16

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