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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.15, 1,598 and 692.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.15, 1,598 and 692.13 is: 954.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.15 : 1,598 = 692.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.15/1,598 = 692.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.15x = 1,598 × 692.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.15x = 1,106,023.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,023.74/1,158.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.99

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